Question

in a college the ratio of the number of boys to the girls is 8:5. if there are 260 number of girls then find the a)number of boys in the college and b) total number of students in the college ​

Answer 1

Answer:

let common factor be X

5x+8x =a

5x=260

X=260/5

X=52

No of boys is equal to 52*8

that is 416

no off students is 416 + 260

is 676

Answer 2

Answer:

let's assume the number of boys and girls to be 8x and 5x respectively.

so, A.T.P(according to the problem)

8x +5x= a

5x = 260

x = 260/5

x = 52

therefore the no.of boys in the College is:-

52*8 = 416

And total no.of students in the college:-

416 + 260 = 676

Explanation:

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