There are equal number of boys and girls in a class. If 12 girls entered out,…
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There are equal number of boys and girls in a class. If 12 girls entered out, twice the boys as girls remain. What was the total number of students in a class?
- A.
36
- B.
48
- C.
64
- D.
72
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Correct answer: B
Let the boys = b and girls = g
Given b / (g − 12) = 2 / 1
Substitute b = g in the above equation. g = 24. So total students = 24 + 24 = 48