the number of boys and girls in a class are in the ratio of 7:25 the number of boys 8 more than the number of girls what is the total class strength
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48
Step-by-step explanation:
the no of boys =7x=7×4=28
the no of girls=5x=5×4=20
the total strenght of the class =28+20=48
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48
Step-by-step explanation:
Let the number of boys be 7x and girls be 5x.
According to the question,
7x = 5x + 8
⇒ 7x – 5x = 8
⇒ 2x = 8
⇒ x = 8/2
⇒ x = 4
Therefore, Number of boys = 7×4 = 28
And, Number of girls = 5×4 = 20
Total number of students = 20+28 = 48
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