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At a gathering, 25 of the people are adults. The remaining group of people is divided into boys and girls in the ratio of 3 : 5. Each boy is given 2 candies and each girl is given 4 candies. Each accompanying adult receives 6 candies. Given that only 312 candies are given away to girls and adults, how many less boys are there than girls?
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At a gathering, 25 of the people are adults. The remaining group of people is divided into boys and girls in the ratio of 3 : 5. Each boy is given 2 candies and each girl is given 4 candies. Each accompanying adult receives 6 candies. Given that only 312 candies are given away to girls and adults, how many less boys are there than girls?