Question

In a class, the number of boys is twice the number of girls. If the strength of the class is 63,
what is the number of boys in the class? Frame an equation and solve.
please answer this i swear that i will mark you as the brainilist........... who answer it correctly
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Answer 1

let the number of girls be 2x

let the number of boys be 2x

strength of the class=63

2x+2x=63

4x=63

x=63/4=15.75

x=15.75

2x=2×15.75=31.5 (of girls)

2x=2×15.75=31.5 (of boys)

check

31.5+31.5=63

Answer 2

Answer:

let the number of girls be 2x

let the number of boys be 2x

strength of the class =63

2x+2x=63

4x=63

x=63/4=15.75

x=15.75

2x=2×15.75=31.5 (of girls)

2x=2×15.75=31.5 (of boys)

check

31.5+31.5=63