In a school, the total number of boys is 20% more than the total number of girls. What is the ratio of the number of boys to that of girls in the school?

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  1. 6 ∶ 5
  2. 4 ∶ 5
  3. 5 ∶ 3
  4. 5 ∶ 6

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Option 1 : 6 ∶ 5
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Given:

In a school, the total number of boys is 20% more than the total number of girls.

Formula Used:

Let the number of girls be G.

Number of boys = G + 20% of G

Calculation:

Number of boys = G + 0.2 × G

⇒ Number of boys = 1.2G

The ratio of the number of boys to that of girls = 1.2G : G

\(\dfrac{1.2G}{G}\)

⇒ 1.2 : 1

⇒ 6 : 5

∴ The correct answer is option 1.

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