Question

Of the 35 students on student counsil 60% of the students are boys how many are girls

Answer 1

Known facts:

• total number of students on the council: 35
• 60% of the council students are boys

Results:

• therefore 40% of the total number of council students are girls.

Calculation:

   $\frac{40}{100} *35=14$  

Therefore there are 14 girls.

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