there are 32 pupils in a class. there are 6 more boys than girls. how many girls are in the class

Question

word problem

Answer 1

We can assume X is the number of girl, so the number of boy should be X+6.

 

Based on question, we can get X+X+6=32

2X+6=32

2X=26

X=13

So the answer is 13girls are in the class