In a classroom of 30 children, 18 are boys. How many girls are in the classroom?
Answer
12
The correct answer is 12 — Girls = 12.
Step-by-step solution
- Total children = 30.
- Number of boys = 18.
- Girls = total children – boys = 30 – 18.
- Girls = 12.
Common mistake: Subtracting wrong number
Concept tested: Basic arithmetic in school
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