48 girls are there. Given that there is a ratio of boys to girls of 7:8. Then divide 42 boys by 7 boys which equals 6. After, multiply 6 by 8 girls equals 48 girls.
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Answer:</h2>
The value of y is 8.4375
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Step-by-step explanation:</h2><h3>Known :</h3>
<h3>Asked :</h3>
- The value of y when x is 2.25
<h3>Solution :</h3>
2/7.5 = 2.25/y
Do a cross multiplication,
2/7.5 = 2.25/y
=> 20/75 = 2.25/y
=> 75 . 2.25 = 20y
=> 168.75 = 20y
Reverse the equation,
168.75 = 20y
=> 20y = 168.75
Find the value of y,
20y = 168.75
=> y = 8.4375
<h3>Conclusion :</h3>
y = 8.4375
No, she will still owe $9.30. $25.63 - $16.33= $9.30
