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At a gathering, 14 of the people are adults. The remaining group of people is divided into boys and girls in the ratio of 5 : 7. Each boy is given 3 sweets and each girl is given 5 sweets. Each accompanying adult receives 6 sweets. Given that only 531 sweets are given away to girls and adults, how many less boys are there than girls?
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At a gathering, 14 of the people are adults. The remaining group of people is divided into boys and girls in the ratio of 5 : 7. Each boy is given 3 sweets and each girl is given 5 sweets. Each accompanying adult receives 6 sweets. Given that only 531 sweets are given away to girls and adults, how many less boys are there than girls?