The ratio of boys and girls in a class is 5 : 3. Which of the following cannot be the number of…
Since the ratio of boys to girls is \(5:3\), the total number of students must be a multiple of \(5 + 3 = 8\). Among the given options, 36 is not divisible by 8.
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The ratio of boys and girls in a class is 5 : 3. Which of the following cannot be the number of students in the class :
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Since the ratio of boys to girls is , the total number of students must be a multiple of . Among the given options, 36 is not divisible by 8.
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Rajasthan Clerk Grade 2