There were 264 children enrolled in the Joelle Computer School in 2022.
311 of the children were girls. Additional children joined the computer school in 2023. For every 3 girls who joined the computer school, 2 boys joined the computer school. If there was an equal number of boys and girls in 2023, how many boys joined the school in that year?
|
Girls |
Boys |
Before |
72 |
192 |
Change |
+ 3 u |
+ 2 u |
After |
72 + 3 u |
192 + 2 u |
Fraction of children who are boys
= 1 -
311 =
811 Number of girls at first
=
311 x 264
= 72
Number of boys at first
=
811 x 264
= 192
Girls who joined : Boys who joined
3 : 2
The number of boys and girls in the end is the same.
72 + 3 u = 192 + 2 u
3 u - 2 u = 192 - 72
1 u = 120
Number of boys who joined the school in that year
= 2 u
= 2 x 120
= 240
Answer(s): 240