Question

In a class of 30 students, the number of girls is one-fifth the number of boys. Determine the number of boys in the class.

(a) 20

(b) 25

(c) 30

(d) 24

Ans with full explanation!​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Your answer is option

(d) 24

Answer 2

Answer:

first of all, I think the question is wrong. Both the no. of gals and boys cannot be variables, the equation can’t be solved that way. But if the question is “ one-fifth the total number of students”, then here is the answer…

The answer is 24 boys. (There are 6 girls)

Step-by-step explanation:

Total no. of boys = 30

No. of girls = 1/5 the total number of students.

no. of boys = 30 - (1/5 x 30)

                   = 30 - 6 = 24

thus number of boys = 24

p.s. have a great day and hope you find your answer!

and I couldn’t say girls in the answer cuz brainy considering the word “girls“ as a curse word! Unbelievable!