There are 96 boys and girls altogether.
35 of the number of boys is 16 more than the number of girls.
- How many boys are there?
- How many more boys than girls are there?
(a)
Number of boys = 5 u
Number of girls = 3 u - 16
Number of children
= 5 u + 3 u - 16
= 8 u - 16
8 u - 16 = 96
8 u = 96 + 16
8 u = 112
1 u = 112 ÷ 8 = 14
Number of boys
= 5 u
= 5 x 14
= 70
(b)
Number of girls
= 96 - 70
= 26
Number of more boys than girls
= 70 - 26
= 44
Answer(s): (a) 70; (b) 44