In one Social Studies class of 92 pupils, 0.1 of the girls and
23 of the boys passed the exam. A total of 33 pupils passed the exam. How many girls failed the Social Studies exam?
| |
Girls |
Boys |
Total |
| Passed the test |
1 u |
2 p |
33 |
| Failed the test |
9 u |
1 p |
59 |
| Total |
10 u |
3 p |
92 |
0.1 of the girls =
110 of the girls
Total number of girls = 10 u
Total number of boys = 3 p
1 u + 2 p = 33 --- (1)
9 u + 1 p = 92 - 33
9 u + 1 p = 59 --- (2)
Make u the same.
(1)
x99 u + 18 p = 297 --- (3)
(3) - (2)
18 p - 1 p = 297 - 59
17 p = 238
1 p = 238 ÷ 17 = 14
From (2)
Number of girls who failed
= 59 - 1 p
= 59 - 14
= 45
Answer(s): 45
