Solve the Problem. -A High School Graduating Class Is Made Up of 499

question 85

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-A high school graduating class is made up of 499 students. There are 147 more girls than boys. How many boys are in the class?

• A) 323 boys
• B) 147 boys
• C) 499 boys
• D) 176 boys

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Definitions:

Stock Split

A corporate action that increases the number of a corporation's outstanding shares by dividing each share, which in turn reduces the price per share.

Par Value

The face value of a bond or stock as stated by the issuing company, which does not necessarily reflect its market value.

Reverse Stock Split

A corporate action where a company decreases the number of its outstanding shares to increase the share price without altering the company's market capitalization.

Par Value

The nominal or face value of a bond, share, or other financial instruments, which does not necessarily reflect its market value.