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In a class of 60 where boys are twice that of girls, Ramya ranked 17th from the top. If there are 9 boys ahead of Ramya, how many girls are after her in the rank ?

Andy C. · Accepted Answer

2x+x = 60
3x = 60
x=20
 
20 girls, 40 boys
 
She is ranked 17th
9 boys ahead of her ---> 7 girls ahead of her
 
12 girls must rank after her

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