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1. The ratio of boys and girls in a class is 1:2 and the class as 24 students . How many boys would have to be admitted to the class in order to make the ratio of boys to girls 1 : 1?
- A. 6
- B. 6
- C. 6
- D. 6
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Boys = 24 × 1 / 1 + 2 = 8
Girls = 16
Now, ( 8 + x) ; 16 = 1 : 1
gives x = 8
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