Question

The number of boys in a class is three times the number of girls. Which one of the following numbers cannot represent the total number of children in the class?

• A. 48
• B. 44
• C. 42
• D. 40

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

42

Answer 2

Given, Boys $:$ Girls $=3:1$
So, 42 is not possible as it is not divisible by $(3+1)=4$
The correct option is (C)