Answer :
[tex]5x- number\ of\ boys\\7x-\ number\ of\ girls\\\\
5x+7x=600\\
12x=600\ \ \ \ | divide\ by\ 12\\x=50\\\\
5x=250\\7x=350\\\\
There\ are\ 250\ boys\ and\ 350\ girls.[/tex]
So,
The secret to solving problems with ratios is to find the value of one unit.
5:7 = 12 units total
To find one unit, divide the total number of students by the total number of units.
600/12 = a
Simplify
50/1 = a
50 = a
The value of each unit is 50.
Now, multiply the units by the numbers in the ratio.
50(5) = b
250 = boys
50(7) = x
350 = x
There are 350 girls.
The secret to solving problems with ratios is to find the value of one unit.
5:7 = 12 units total
To find one unit, divide the total number of students by the total number of units.
600/12 = a
Simplify
50/1 = a
50 = a
The value of each unit is 50.
Now, multiply the units by the numbers in the ratio.
50(5) = b
250 = boys
50(7) = x
350 = x
There are 350 girls.
