Question

The ratio of boys to girls in a class is 3:1. There are 36 students in the class. How many students are girls?

Answer 1

Answer:

Given - Ratio of boys to girls is 3 : 1

Total 36 students

To find - No. of girls

Solution

Let the ratio be 3x and X

3x + X = 36

4x = 36

x = 36/4

x= 9

1x = 9

There are 9 girls in the class

Answer 2

Answer:

9 girls

Step-by-step explanation: If u write it out like this 3:1 6:2 and onwards till the two numbers add to 36 you will get the answer of 9 this should be right sorry if it isn't