Question

ln a class the number of girls is 8 more than boys and the total students are 40. Find the number of girls.​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

total students in the class =40

Number of boys in the class = x

Number of girls in the class = x+8

so,

x+x+8 = 40

2x + 8 =40

2x = 40 -8

2x = 32

x = 32

2

x= 16

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Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Total no. of students in class =40

No. of boys in class = x

No. of girls in class =x+8

x+x+8=40

x+x = 40

2x=40-8

x= 32/2

x= 16

therefore, no. of boys = x=16

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

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