Question

in a class the no of girls is 8 more than boys and the total students are 40.find the no of girls​

Answer 1

Answer:

let the no. of boys be x

then the no. of girls will be x + 8

= (x+8) + x = 40

= 2x + 8 = 40

= 2x = 40 - 8

= 2x = 32

= x = 32/2

= x = 16

now,

the no. of boys = x = 16

the no. of girls = x+8 = 16 + 8 = 24

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer:

no .of girls =24

Step-by-step explanation:

girls boys

x+8 x

x+8+x=40

2x+8=40

2x=40-8

2x=32

x=16