The ratio of boys to girls in class is 4 : 5 What fraction of the class are boys
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Answer:
x = 8
Step-by-step explanation:
By first drawing a photo, pasted below, you can plot your points. Then use the formula:
a/c = b/d to plan out your equation
3x - 8/x = 16/x
Cross multiply so you then have:
16x = 3x^2 - 8x
24x = 3x^2
8 = x
To check:
3(8) - 8 = 16
24 - 8 = 16
16 = 16
