Question

There are 15 girls in a sixth grade class. Only 40% of the class are boys. How many are in the class?

Answer 1

Answer:

hello :  in the class: 25

Step-by-step explanation:

60% represent 0.60 in  15 girls  

40% represent 0.40 in  x  boys

so : x = (15×0.40)/0.60 = 10  boys

in the class: 10 boys + 15 girls = 25