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In a class of 25 students, there are 15 boys. Find the percentage of girls in the class.

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40

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80

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20

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50

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Solution

The correct option is A
40

Class strength = 25.
No. of boys = 15
Therefore, number of girls = 25 - 15 = 10

Percentage of girls in the class = $\frac{10}{25} \times 100 = 40 %$

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