Question

A total of 60 60 children signed up for hockey. There were 3 3 boys for every 1 1 girl who signed up. How many of the children who signed up for hockey were girls?

Answer 1

The answer is 15

Answer 2

Answer: 15

Explanation:

Boys : Girls

3x + 1x = 60

4x = 60

x = 15

Girls (1x) = 1(15) = 15