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  • 22-06-2020
  • Mathematics
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There are 700 pupils in a school. The ratio of girls to boys is 3:4. How many girls are there?

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jimrgrant1 jimrgrant1
  • 22-06-2020

Answer:

300

Step-by-step explanation:

Sum the parts of the ratio, 3 + 4 = 7 parts

Divide the total by 7 to find the value of one part of the ratio.

700 ÷ 7 = 100 ← value of 1 part of the ratio, thus

3 parts = 3 × 100 = 300 ← number of girls

4 parts = 4 × 100 = 400 ← number of boys

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