Question

The ratio of boys to girls in a class is 3:1. There are 36 students in the class. How many students are girls

Answer 1

The number of girls is 9

Explanation:

divide 36 by 4 (as total is 4 (3:1))

36/4 = 9

AS the ratio of boys is three parts 3*9 is 27 (The no. of boys)

Answer 2

Hi there!

Boys 3x

Girls x

Total 4x = 36

x=9

27 boys

9 girls

Hope you understand,

Have a nice day,

Wolfiex