Question

1268 boys and 982 girls took part in a general knowledge quiz. The

number of children who did not win any prizes was 8 times the number
of children who did. Find the number of children who did not win any
prizes.

Answer 1

1800

Explanation:

1.add the 2 numbers

2.multiply the answer with 8

Answer 2

2000 children

Explanation:

Total number of children= 1268+982=2250

9u=2250

1u=2250÷9=250

Number of children who did not win any prizes= 250×8=2000