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The ratio of pens and pencil in a stationary shop is 3 : 2, respectively, The average number of pens and pencils is 180. What is the 30% of number of pencils in the shop ?
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- 150
- 144
- 245
- 115
- None of the above
Correct Option: E
The average number of pens and pencils = 180
∴ Totol number of pens and pencils = 180 x 2 = 360
∴ Total number of pencils in the shop = 360 x (2/5) = 144
∴ 30% of 144 = (30/100) x 144 = 43.2 = 43
= 43 (approx)
