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In a class of 30 children 40% are girls. How many more girls coming to this class would make them 50% ?

A4

B3

C8

D6

Answer:

D. 6

Read Explanation:

Total students = 30 Girls = 40% of 30 = 12 Boys = 30 - 12 = 18 When 6 more girls coming to the class , num of girls = 18 That is equal to 50% of total strength of the class Total strength will be 36 (18 boys + 18 girls)


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