Question 4
EasyOriginal questionThe table shows the number of boys and girls in five classes of a school in Guwahati.
| Class | Boys | Girls |
|---|---|---|
| VI | 45 | 55 |
| VII | 60 | 40 |
| VIII | 52 | 48 |
| IX | 72 | 50 |
| X | 63 | 57 |
Across the five classes of the Guwahati school, how many more boys than girls are there?
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
Boys: .
Girls: .
Difference: .
Worth noting
62 counts class VI's gap of 10 as extra boys, but class VI has 10 more girls. 52 leaves out class VI, where girls outnumber boys. 22 is the gap in class IX alone.
- Concept
- Difference of two column totals
- Typical timeTypical
- 45 s
- Your timeYours
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