Solve the problem.
-A high school graduating class is made up of 376 students. There are 96 more girls than boys. How many boys are in the class?
A) 140 boys
B) 236 boys
C) 96 boys
D) 376 boys

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The total number of students is 376, and there are 96 more girls than boys. Let the number of boys be x. Then, the number of girls is x + 96. The equation to solve is x + (x + 96) = 376. Simplifying, 2x + 96 = 376, then 2x = 280, and finally x = 140. Therefore, there are 140 boys in the class.

Solve the Problem. -A High School Graduating Class Is Made Up of 376