The number of boys in a class is 20. If 60% of the class are girls, what is the strength of the class?

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Solution

The correct option is D
50

Given : The percentage of Girls = 60%

The percentage of boys = 100 - 60 = 40%

Let the total number of students in the class be $x$

$\frac{40 x}{100}$ = 20

$\Rightarrow$ $x$ = 50

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