Math Problem Statement
There are 3 4 as many boys as girls in a class of fifth-graders. If there are 35 students in the class, how many are girls?
Solution
Let's denote the number of girls in the class as . According to the problem, there are as many boys as girls, which means the number of boys is:
The total number of students in the class is given as 35. Therefore, we have the equation:
Substitute into the equation:
Combine like terms:
Multiply both sides by 4 to clear the fraction:
Now, divide both sides by 7:
So, there are 20 girls in the class.
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Here are some related questions:
- How many boys are there in the class?
- What is the ratio of boys to girls?
- If 5 more girls join the class, what will be the new ratio of boys to girls?
- How would the problem change if there were 5 fewer students in total?
- If there are twice as many boys as girls in another class, how many girls would there be if there were 36 students?
Tip: When dealing with ratios, it's useful to express one quantity in terms of the other and then use given totals to find the values.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Ratios
Formulas
b = (3/4)g
g + b = 35
(7/4)g = 35
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Grade 5-6