Question

In a classroom, the ratio of the number of boys to that of girls is 5:3. If the total number of students is 48, then find the number of girls in the class.

• A. 6
• B. 12
• C. 18
• D. 30

Answer 1

The correct option is C 18

Number of students $=48$
Ratio of Number of Boys : Number of Girls = 5:3
Total ratio $=5+3=8$

Number of Girls $=\frac{48}{8}\times 3=18$