Question

If Mrs. Kliesch’s advanced class is 40% boys, and there are 12 boys, how many students are in her class?

Answer 1

30 students

Explanation:

40% boys and 12 boys so 60% is girls

40/100=12/x

x=30

30-12 is 18

so 30 students, 12 boys, and 18 girls.