There are 134 boys and girls altogether.
37 of the number of boys is 6 more than the number of girls.
- How many boys are there?
- How many more boys than girls are there?
(a)
Number of boys = 7 u
Number of girls = 3 u - 6
Number of children
= 7 u + 3 u - 6
= 10 u - 6
10 u - 6 = 134
10 u = 134 + 6
10 u = 140
1 u = 140 ÷ 10 = 14
Number of boys
= 7 u
= 7 x 14
= 98
(b)
Number of girls
= 134 - 98
= 36
Number of more boys than girls
= 98 - 36
= 62
Answer(s): (a) 98; (b) 62