Question

A total of 42 candies are divided some boys and girls if boys receive 3/7 of the candies how many candies do the girls receive?

Answer 1

total candies = 42

boys are distributed by 3/7 candies that is
=42 x 3/7
= 126 /7
= 18 candies are distributed.... to boys...

42-18 candies received by girls.. that is
= 24candies

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Answer 2

3/7 of 42

3/7 x 43

3 x 6= 18

thus, 42-18= 24

therefore, girls will receive 24 candies

$\frac{3}{7} of \: 42 \\ 3 \times 6 = 18 \\ thu \: 42 - 18 = 24 \\ therefore \: \: girls \: will \: get \: 24 candies$