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The ratio of Pens and Pencils in a shop is 3 2 respectively The average number of Pens and Pencils i...........

Quantitative Aptitude ( CCS) Ratio, Proportion
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    The ratio of Pens and Pencils in a shop is 3 : 2 respectively. The average number of Pens and Pencils is 180. What is the number of Pencils in the shop?

    144

    Correct Answer

    244

    Incorrect Answer

    344

    Incorrect Answer

    444

    Incorrect Answer
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    Explanation:

    Given ratio of pens and pencils = 3 :2

    Number of Pens = 3x

    Number of Pencils = 2x

    Average number of pencils & Pens = 3x + 2x/2 = 180

    5x = 360

    = x = 72
    The number of pencils = 2x = 72 x 2 = 144.

    Hence, option 1 is the correct answer.

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