Question

3. The ratio of boys and girls in a school is 5:3. If there are 300 boys, find the number of girls​

Answer 1

Answer:

180

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the no. of boys = 5x

Let the no. of girls = 3x

no. of boys= 300

5x = 300

x = 300/5 = 60

x = 60

girls = 3x= 3×60

= 180

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

300/5

=60

1=60

then 3 multiplied by 60

=180