M is the slope of the equation.
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<u>Prove that:</u>

<u>Proof: </u>
We know that, by Law of Cosines,
<u>Taking</u><u> </u><u>LHS</u>
<em>Substituting</em> the value of <em>cos A, cos B and cos C,</em>



<em>On combining the fractions,</em>

<em>Regrouping the terms,</em>



LHS = RHS proved.
That would be 16.625 pounds and/or 266 pounds
There are 14 boys, therefore 16 girls.
Ratio of boys:girls is 14:16
14/16 = 7/8 so answer is the 3rd option.