Problema Solution

On the first day of school, the percentage of boys in a particular class is 60%. During the school year, six girls move away, and are replaced in the class by six boys; this makes the class roster 75% boys. Find the number of boys and girls in the class on the first day of school.

Answer provided by our tutors

boys are x and girls are y

 

60%x =75% y

 

x/y=15/12=3/4