Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

In a recent examination a class had an average score of 71. Average score of boys is 60 and average score of girls was 80. Which of the following is greater ? Col A: No. of boys who took the test Col B: No. of girls who took the test

  1. Col A

  2. Col B

  3. Both are equal

  4. Can’t be determined

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Using the weighted average formula, the ratio of boys to girls is (80-71)/(71-60) = 9/11. Since the ratio is 9:11, there are more girls than boys. Therefore, Col B is greater than Col A.