Question

In a school trip there were 86 students the number of boys were 14 less than girls. How many are students are there in all? ​

Answer 1

Answer:

86

Step-by-step explanation:

no.of boys = 86-14= 72

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Total no of students = 86

let girls be = x

let boys be = x - 14 ( Because boys are less than girls)

now, x + (x -14) = 86

2x - 14 = 86

2x = 86 + 14

2x = 100

x = 100/2

x = 50

so, girls = x which is 50

and boys = x-14 which is 50 - 14 = 36

in conclusion = girls = 50

boys = 36