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 gg. According to the problem, there are 34\frac{3}{4} as many boys as girls, which means the number of boys is:

b=34gb = \frac{3}{4}g

The total number of students in the class is given as 35. Therefore, we have the equation:

g+b=35g + b = 35

Substitute b=34gb = \frac{3}{4}g into the equation:

g+34g=35g + \frac{3}{4}g = 35

Combine like terms:

44g+34g=35\frac{4}{4}g + \frac{3}{4}g = 35

74g=35\frac{7}{4}g = 35

Multiply both sides by 4 to clear the fraction:

7g=1407g = 140

Now, divide both sides by 7:

g=20g = 20

So, there are 20 girls in the class.

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Here are some related questions:

  1. How many boys are there in the class?
  2. What is the ratio of boys to girls?
  3. If 5 more girls join the class, what will be the new ratio of boys to girls?
  4. How would the problem change if there were 5 fewer students in total?
  5. 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