Question

The ratio of boys to girls of memebers belonging to a science club is 3:2. Four men and six women pay a total monthly dues of 144 ghana cedis. find the amount payable for

i. a boy
ii. a girl​

Answer 1

A boy is 3x = 3 (6) = Gh¢ 18.

ii. A girl is 2x = 2 (6) = Gh¢ 12

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the monthly dues for a boy be "3x" cedis.

the monthly dues for a girl be "2x" cedis.

Let "x" represents a Total amount shared by boys and girls

4M +6W = 144

substitute boys 3x into Men (M),

and 2x into women (W)

4(3x) + 6(2x) = 144

Simplifying the equation:

12x + 12x = 144

24x = 144

x = 144/24

x = 6

Therefore, the amount payable for:

i. A boy is 3x = 3 (6) = Gh¢ 18.

ii. A girl is 2x = 2 (6) = Gh¢ 12.