In a class consisting of 60 students and 5 teachers, each student receives sweets equal to 20% of the total number of students, and each teacher receives sweets equal to 30% of the total number of students. How many sweets were distributed in total? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

In a class consisting of 60 students and 5 teachers, each student receives sweets equal to 20% of the total number of students, and each teacher receives sweets equal to 30% of the total number of students. How many sweets were distributed in total?
A. 810
B. 900
C. 840
D. 780
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Sweets per student = 20% of 60 = 12. Sweets per teacher = 30% of 60 = 18. Total sweets = (60 * 12) + (5 * 18) = 720 + 90 = 810.

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