Question

The ratio of boys and girls in a school is 5:3. If there are 300 boys, find the number of girls in the school.​

Answer 1

Answer:

180

Step-by-step explanation:

5x/3x=300/......

5x=300

x=60

3xX=3x60=180

Answer 2

Answer:

180 GIRLS OR 500 GIRLS

Step-by-step explanation:

THERE ARE TWO ANSWERS FOR THIS QUESTION:-

• Ratio = 5:3

• Number of girls = 5x
• Number of boys = 3x
• Number of boys given = 300

⇒ 3x = 300

⇒ x = 300/3

⇒ x = 100

∴ Number of girls = 5x = 5*100 = 500 girls

                                   OR

• Ratio = 5:3

• Number of girls = 3x
• Number of boys = 5x
• Number of boys given = 300

⇒ 5x = 300

⇒ x = 300/5

⇒ x = 60

∴ Number of girls = 3x = 3*60 = 180 girls

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