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In a college, (1/5)th of the girls and (1/8)th of the boys took part in a social camp. The part of students in the college who took part in the camp is:

In a college, (1/5)th of the girls and (1/8)th of the boys took part in a social camp. The part of students in the college who took part in the camp is: Correct Answer 13/40

Given:

Girls took part in social camp = 1/5 of girls

Boys took part in social camp = 1/8 of boys

Calculation:

The students took part in social camp = 1/5 + 1/8

⇒ (8 + 5)/40 

⇒ 13/40

∴ The part of students in the college who took part in the camp is 13/40

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