Question

In a class of 60 students, the number of girls is one thirsd the number of boys.Find the number of girls and boys in the class.

Answer 1

Answer:

Girls 20

Boys 40

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the no of boys be x

Let the no of girls be y

x+y=60.........(i)

y=1/3 x..........(ii)

Using substitution method

In equation

x+y=60

x + 1/3x =60.......(from ii)

x=40

y=20

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

girls=15

boys=45

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