SOLUTION: In a class 60% of the pupils are boys. If there is 180 girls in the class how many pupils are there in the class.

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Question 881107: In a class 60% of the pupils are boys. If there is 180 girls in the class how many pupils are there in the class.

Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
In a class 60% of the pupils are boys. 40% girls
.40T = 180
T = 180/.40 = 450 pupils in the class
and...
270boys + 180girls = 450pupils

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