Question

In a class of 48 students, number of girls 2/6 of the number boys. Find the number of boys and girls ​

Answer 1

Answer:

The total number of students in class = 48

Let the number of girls in class be x and the number of boys in class be y .

therefore, x + y = 48..........eqn 1

according to given condition ,

number of girls is 2/6 of the boys

therefore , x = 2/6 y

x + y = 48

2/6 y + y = 48

4y = 48 × 3

therefore , y = 36

The no. of boys = y = 36

put y = 36 in the en.

x + 36 = 48

therefore , x = 12

The no. of girls = x= 12