Question

There are six more girls than boys in Miss Spelling’s class of 24 pupils. What is the ratio of girls to boys in this class

Answer 1

Answer:

3/5

Step-by-step explanation:

Boys- x

Girls- y

Six more boys: x=y+6

Number of pupil in class: x+y=24  

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• x+y=24
• y+6+y=24
• 2y=18
• y=9 and
• x=15

Ratio of girls to boys: y/x=9/15=3/5

Hope it helps

Answer 2

Answer:

5:3

Step-by-step explanation:

Boys-x

Girls-y

Six more girls

y=x+6

Number of pupil in class: x+y=24

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x+y=24

x+6+y=24

2x=18

x=9

y=15

Hope it helps.