The ratio of boys to girls in a group is 7 : 1. If there are 48 more boys
than girls, work out how many girls
there are

48+x/x=7/1

48+x=7x

6x=48

x=8

no. of girls = 8

no.of boys= 48+8

= 56

The answer is 8

8 girls

Step-by-step explanation:

Ratio boys to girls = 7:1

There area 48 more boys than girls

First lets make an equation

7x - 1x = 48

6x = 48

x = 8

There are 8 girls

Check:

7*x : 1*x =

56 : 8

56 - 8 = 48

Correct

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