Question

There are 40 students attending the summer camp. The ratio of boys to girls is 3 : 2. How many girls are at the camp?

Answer 1

16

Explanation:

3x + 2x = 40

5x = 40

x = 8

Boys: 3 × 8 = 24

Girls: 2 × 8 = 16

24 + 16 = 40

Answer: 16