SOLUTION: there are 55% of boys in the school,total number of girls are 900.find total number of boys

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Question 860605: there are 55% of boys in the school,total number of girls are 900.find total number of boys
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Hi,

55% Boys, 45% Girls

.45%2AT+=+900

    T = 900/.45 = 2000 Students.   .55%2A2000+ = 1100   Boys

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900 + 1100 = 2000

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