Math Problem Statement
THe average height of 45 pupils is 152 cm. if the average height of girls
alone in 144cm, and that of boys alone is 168cm, find the number of boys and
girls in the class
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Averages
Linear Equations
Formulas
Total height = Average height × Number of individuals
System of linear equations: g + b = 45, 144g + 168b = 6840
Theorems
Basic concept of averages
Solving systems of linear equations
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 8-10
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