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23 June, 09:01

In a group of 42 children there are twice as many boys as girls. How many girls are there?

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  1. 23 June, 09:21
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    Divide 42 by three, since you have three groups. Two of boys and one of girls.

    42/3=14

    14*2=28

    14 girls and 28 boys
  2. 23 June, 09:24
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    No of girls = x No of boys = 2x x+2x=42 3x=42 x=42/3=14 Therefore there are 14 girls
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