Coach William divides his pupils into two groups, P and Q. 40% of the pupils are in Group P. 75% of the pupils in Group P are girls. 25% of the pupils ingroup Q are girls. There are 56 more boys in Group Q than in Group P. How many pupils are in each group?

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Coach William divides his pupils into two groups, P and Q.
40% of the pupils are in Group P.
75% of the pupils in Group P are girls.
25% of the pupils ingroup Q are girls.
There are 56 more boys in Group Q than in Group P.
How many pupils are in each group?
Transcribed Image Text:Coach William divides his pupils into two groups, P and Q. 40% of the pupils are in Group P. 75% of the pupils in Group P are girls. 25% of the pupils ingroup Q are girls. There are 56 more boys in Group Q than in Group P. How many pupils are in each group?
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