In a class of 60 students, the number of girls is one third the number of boys. Find the number of girls and boys in the class.
In a class of 60 students, the number of girls is one third the number of boys. Find the number of girls and boys in the class.
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Let the number of boys in class = x
So, the number of girls in class = 60 – x
According to question,
60 - x = x/3
⇒ 180 – 3x = x
⇒ 180 = 3x + x
⇒ 4x = 180
⇒ x = 180/4 = 45
Thus, number of boys in the class = 45
And number of girls in the class = 60 – 45 = 15
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