Q. ₹196 is distributed in 300 children. If girls gain ₹1 and boys 50 paisa, then what is the number of boys?

Correct Answer: (C) 208

Explanation:

1. Let the number of boys = x, so the number of girls = 300 – x.

2. Total money equation: 1(300 – x) + 0.50(x) = 196

3. Simplify:

300 – x + 0.50x = 196

300 – 0.50x = 196

-0.50x = -104

x = 208

4. Cross Checking:

– Boys = 208 → ₹0.50 × 208 = ₹104

– Girls = 92 → ₹1 × 92 = ₹92

– Total = ₹104 + ₹92 = ₹196 

Final Answer: (C) 208