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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 total number of students (boys and girls) studying Arts?

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  • A270
  • B243
  • C300
  • D252

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Boys Arts = 30% of 540 = 162; Girls Arts = 30% of 360 = 108. Total = 162 + 108 = 270.
Answer: A) 270

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