SOLUTION: the ratio of students who passed their maths exam to those who have not is 8:5. 18 more students passed than didn't. how many students passed their maths exam.

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Question 874482: the ratio of students who passed their maths exam to those who have not is 8:5.
18 more students passed than didn't.
how many students passed their maths exam.

Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi
Let x represent the constant of proportionality
8x -5x = 18
3x = 18
x = 6
30 did not pass (48 passed)

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