The ratio of Pens and Pencils in a shop is 3 : 2 respectively. The average number of Pens and Pencils is 180. What is the number of Pencils in the shop?

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Correct Answer: 144

Explanation:

Given ratio of pens and pencils = 3 :2

Number of Pens = 3x

Number of Pencils = 2x

Average number of pencils & Pens = $\frac{3 x + 2 x}{2} =$ 180

5x = 360

=> x = 72

Hence, the number of pencils = 2x = 72 x 2 = 144.

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