Let
x-------> the probability that a boy is chosen
B------> number of boys in the debate team
G------> number of girls in the debate team

we know that
B+G=20-----> G=20-B-----> equation 1
probability that a boy is chosen=number of boys in the debate team/total of people
so
x=B/20-------> equation 2

the probability that a girl is chosen is 2/3 the probability that a boy is chosen
probability that a girl is chosen=(2/3)*x
probability that a girl is chosen=G/20
(2/3)*x=G/20-----> equation 3
substitute equation 1 in equation 3
(2/3)*x=[20-B]/20----> equation 4

resolve the equations system
x=B/20
(2/3)*x=[20-B]/20

using a graph tool
see the attached figure
the solution is
x=0.6
B=12
G=20-12-----> G=8

number of boys in the debate team is 12
number of girls in the debate team is 8
the probability that a boy is chosen is 0.6 ----> 60%
the probability that a girl is chosen is 0.6*(2/3)----> 0.4---> 40%

the answer is
number of girls in the debate team is 8

7 0

4 years ago

Solve the proportion. i need help. x+3/6=8/3 x=?

stellarik [79]

Answer:

x = 2 1/6 (13/6)

Step-by-step explanation:

to solve the proportion you must first find the LCF or least common factor

that is 6

so turn 8/3 into 16/6 by multiplying it by 2/2

x + 3/6 = 16/6

then you subtract 3/6 from both sides

x = 13/6

x is 2 1/6

6 0

2 years ago

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