Question

The ratio of boys to girls is 5:3 there are 80 more boys than girls how many girls are there

Answer 1

Answer: 120

Explanation:

Ratio Quantity

Boys: 5 80 + x

Girls: 3 x

`(5)/(3)=(80+x)/(x)\\\\\\5x=3(80+x)\\\\5x=240+3x\\\\2x=240\\\\x=120`