SOLUTION: There are 812 students in a school. There are 36 more girls than boys. How many girls are there?

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Question 413186: There are 812 students in a school. There are 36 more girls than boys. How many girls are there?
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+x+36=812
2x=776
x=388 boys
x+36=424 girls