Verbal Reasoning - Arithmetic Reasoning - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Arithmetic Reasoning - Section 1 (Q.No. 41)
41.
The number of boys in a class is three times the number of girls. Which one of the following numbers cannot represent the total number of children in the class ?
48
44
42
40
Answer: Option
Explanation:

Let number of girls = x and number of boys = 3x.

Then, 3x + x = 4x = total number of students.

Thus, to find exact value of x, the total number of students must be divisible by 4.

Discussion:
14 comments Page 2 of 2.

Yogesh said:   6 years ago
The correct answer is 42. I agree with the given answer.
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V.mahitha said:   6 years ago
Not getting this, please anyone help me to get it.
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Raja said:   6 years ago
The question cannot represent the total number of children in the class.(Cannot).

Zikra said:   3 years ago
All the number is easily divisible by 4 except C.

So, C is the right answer because in the question they asked which is not represnt the total num of children.
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