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In a school the ratio of boys to girls is 3:2. There are 600 pupils in the school.

In a school the ratio of boys to girls is 3:2. There are 600 pupils in the school. During an athletic competition of the girls and of the boys took part. How many pupils took part in the competition?

A. 448
B. 288
C. 200
D. 112

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Wilfykil answered the question on July 30, 2019 at 06:06

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