In a college of 900 students, 60% are boys. Among the boys, 25% study Commerce, 45% study Science, and the rest study Arts. Among the girls, 40% study Commerce, 30% study Science, and the rest study Arts. How many students in total study Commerce?

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279. Boys Commerce = 25% of 540 = 135; girls = 360, girls Commerce = 40% of 360 = 144; total = 135 + 144 = 279.

In a college of 900 students, 60% are boys. Among the boys, 25% study Commerce, 45% study Science, and the rest study Arts. Among the girls, 40% study Commerce, 30% study Science, and the rest study Arts. How many students in total study Commerce?

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