Answer:
the number of boys in the competition is 45 boys
Explanation:
The computation of the number of boys in the competition is as follows:
Given that
Ratio of boys to girls is 15:16
And, the total participants is 93
So, the number of boys is
= Total participants × boys ratio ÷ total ratio
= 93 × 15 ÷ (15 + 16)
= 93 × 15 ÷ 31
= 45 boys
hence, the number of boys in the competition is 45 boys