alleryStart learning →In a class of 40 children, 35% are girls. How many boys are in the class?
A24
B14
C26
D36
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 26
Girls are 35% of 40, which is 14, so the boys number 40 minus 14, which is 26.
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