Answer:
There are 1084 pupils in that school.
Step-by-step explanation:
If there are 542 girls and boys then you would have to double 542 to get the total number of people. So, there are 1084 people in that school.
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Answer:
40
Step-by-step explanation:
(252-12)/6=40
2/9g= -8
g = -8 ÷ 2/9
g = -36
Let's put it into perspective.
x/(x+5)
If increase by 3:
(x+3)/(x+8) = 3/4
Cross multiply.
4(x+3)=3(x+8)
4x+12 =3x+24
Solve algebraically.
4x-3x = 24-12
x = 12
Therefore, original fraction is:
12/17
