In class VIII of an upper primary school at the beginning of the year, for every 2 boys, there were 3 girls. From the same class 5 girls left the school and 3 boys joined the class. As a result, boys and girls became equal in number. What was the total strength of the same class at the beginning of the year?

In class VIII of an upper primary school at the beginning of the year,

1.	In class VIII of an upper primary school at the beginning of the year, for every 2 boys, there were 3 girls. From the same class 5 girls left the school and 3 boys joined the class. As a result, boys and girls became equal in number. What was the total strength of the same class at the beginning of the year?
A.	36
B.	40
C.	45
D.	52
Answer» C. 45