There were 154 children enrolled in the Julie Computer School in 2023.
311 of the children were boys. Additional children joined the computer school in 2024. For every 3 boys who joined the computer school, 2 girls joined the computer school. If there was an equal number of girls and boys in 2024, how many girls joined the school in that year?
|
Boys |
Girls |
Before |
42 |
112 |
Change |
+ 3 u |
+ 2 u |
After |
42 + 3 u |
112 + 2 u |
Fraction of children who are girls
= 1 -
311 =
811 Number of boys at first
=
311 x 154
= 42
Number of girls at first
=
811 x 154
= 112
Boys who joined : Girls who joined
3 : 2
The number of girls and boys in the end is the same.
42 + 3 u = 112 + 2 u
3 u - 2 u = 112 - 42
1 u = 70
Number of girls who joined the school in that year
= 2 u
= 2 x 70
= 140
Answer(s): 140