The ratio of boys to girls in a group is 2:1. If there are 26 more boys than girls, work out how many boys there are. PLeasE i neeed this RIGHT THIS SECOND thank youu!

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Answer:

52 boys

Step-by-step explanation:

26+26=52

Answer:

Boys  = 52.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given: The ratio of boys to girls in a group is 2:1. If there are 26 more boys than girls  .

To find : how many boys there are.

Solution : We have given

Let the girls = x .

According to question:

There are 26 more boys than girls .

Boys = x + 26 .

Ratio of boys and girls  = [tex]\frac{26+x}{x} =\frac{2}{1}[/tex].

On cross multiplication

(26+x) * 1 = x * 2.

26 + x =  2x .

On subtracting both sides by x

26 = 2x -x .

26 = x .

Girls = 26

Boys = 26+26 = 52.

Therefore, Boys  = 52.