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the number of girls is 75% of the number of boys.There are 28 students altogether. how many are girls and how many are boys?use a tape diagram

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  • 03-11-2022

Let x be the number of boys

Let the number of girls be 75% of x = 75x/100

Boys + girls = 28

75x/100 + x = 28

0.75x + x = 28

1.75x = 28

Divide both-side of the equation by 1.75

x = 16

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