SOLUTION: 60% of the students playing on the field are girls. There are 20 boys playing on the field. How many total students are playing on the field?

Question 1029093: 60% of the students playing on the field are girls. There are 20 boys playing on the field. How many total students are playing on the field?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
60% of the students playing on the field are girls. There are 20 boys playing on the field. How many total students are playing on the field?
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g = 0.6x
g + 20 = x
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0.6x + 20 = x
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0.4x = 20
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x = 20/0.4 = 200/4 = 50 (total number)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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