Question

In class of 40 pupils the number of girls is three-fifths of the number of boys. Find the
number of boys in the class.​

Answer 1

Answer:

the number of boys =15

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Answer 2

Total Students =40

According to statement
Number of Girls =3/5 of Number of boys

Let Numbers of boys=x

Number of Girls =3x/5

Number of Girls + number of boys =total students

3x/5 + x = 40

3x+5x/5=40

8x/5=40

x=40*5/8

x=25

Number of Boys = 25

Number of Girls = 40-25=15

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