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BECE Mathematics 2020 Paper

Question : 25

Total: 40

Solution:

Concept:

Percentage is the ratio of a part to the whole, multiplied by 100.

Explanation:

Let the total number of pupils be

x

The number of boys is 480, and this represents 80% of

x

So,

80 = \frac{480}{x} \times 100

Multiply both sides by

x

80x = 480 \times 100

Divide both sides by 80:

x = \frac{480 \times 100}{80}

Since

\frac{480}{80} = 6

, we get

x = 6 \times 100 = 600

Therefore, the total enrolment is 600 pupils.

Answer:

C. 600

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