Question

The ratio of boys to girls in a group is 2:1. If there are 26 more boys than girls, work out how many boys there are. PLeasE i neeed this RIGHT THIS SECOND thank youu!

Answer 1

52 boys

Explanation:

26+26=52

Answer 2

Boys = 52.

Explanation:

Given: The ratio of boys to girls in a group is 2:1. If there are 26 more boys than girls .

To find : how many boys there are.

Solution : We have given

Let the girls = x .

According to question:

There are 26 more boys than girls .

Boys = x + 26 .

Ratio of boys and girls =
`(26+x)/(x) =(2)/(1)`.

On cross multiplication

(26+x) * 1 = x * 2.

26 + x = 2x .

On subtracting both sides by x

26 = 2x -x .

26 = x .

Girls = 26

Boys = 26+26 = 52.

Therefore, Boys = 52.