Answer:
36 girls
Explanation:
Given
[tex]Students = 48[/tex]
Girls = 6 upon 8
Required
Determine the number of girls
6 upon 8 means: [tex]\frac{6}{8}[/tex]
So, the number of girls is:
[tex]Girls = \frac{6}{8} * Students[/tex]
[tex]Girls = \frac{6}{8} * 48[/tex]
[tex]Girls = \frac{6* 48}{8}[/tex]
[tex]Girls = \frac{288}{8}[/tex]
[tex]Girls = 36[/tex]
