Question

Before lockdown the number of boys and girls in a 8th class are in ratio 7:5.if the number of boys is 8 more than the number of girls . What is the class strength

Answer 1

Answer:

48

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the ratio be 7x : 5x.

Total strength = 7x + 5x = 12x

According to Question,

7x - 5x = 8

2x = 8

x = 4

Hence, total strength = 48