0 2 of the number of pupils in computer club is equal to 0 5 of the number of pupils - Maths - Playing with Numbers

Question

0 2 of the number of pupils in computer club is equal to 0 5 of the
number of pupils in Art Club If there are 27 more pupils in
Computer club than in Art club find the number of pupils in
computer club

Manbar Singh · Accepted Answer

Let the number of pupils in Art club = xThen the number of pupils in Computer club = x + 27Now, according to question,   0
2 x + 27 = 0 5x⇒0 2x + 5
4 = 0 5x⇒0 2x - 0 5x = -5
4⇒-0 3x = -5
4⇒x = 18So, number of pupils in computer club = 18 + 27 = 45

0.2 of the number of pupils in computer club is equal to 0.5 of the number of pupils in Art Club. If there are 27 more pupils in Computer club than in Art club. find the number of pupils in computer club