Question 412267
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Hi
There are 16 more boys than girls
Let x and (x-16) represent the number of boys and girls resectively
Question states***
 x + (x-16)= 158
Solving for x
     2x = 174
      x = 87, the number of boys
CHECKING our Answer***
   87 +71 = 158