Question

In a class of 48 students , the number of boys is three-fifth of the number of girls.Find the number of boys.

Answer 1

Answer:

Step by step explanation in attachment

Answer 2

Answer:

Boys 18 and girls 30

Step-by-step explanation:

3x ÷ 5 + x = 48

3x ÷ 5 + 5x ÷ 5 = 48

8x ÷ 5 = 48

8x = 48 × 5

8x = 240

x = 240 ÷ 8

x = 30

Therefore the x value is 30

Then ,

3 × 30 ÷ 5

= 90 ÷ 5

= 18

Therefore The boys 18 in the class of 48 student