Question

The ratio of number of boys to that of girls in a class is 3:2. Find the percentage of boys in the class.

• A. 50%
• B. 30%
• C. 80%
• D. 60%

Answer 1

The correct option is D

60%

Given : The ratio of number of boys to that of girls = 3:2

Let, number of boys be 3x and number of girls be 2x

Total students = 3x + 2x = 5x

$\therefore$ The percentage of boys = $\frac{3x}{5x}\times 100$ = 60%