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In a college of 900 students, 60% are boys and the rest are girls. Among the boys, 25% study Commerce, 45% study Science, and the remaining study Arts. Among the girls, 40% study Commerce, 30% study Science, and the remaining study Arts. What is the ratio of boys studying Commerce to girls studying Commerce?

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  • A5 : 6
  • B16 : 15
  • C15 : 16
  • D9 : 10

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Commerce boys = 25% of 540 = 135; Commerce girls = 40% of 360 = 144. Ratio 135 : 144 = 15 : 16.
Answer: C) 15 : 16

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