There were 13 * 3 = <<13*3=39>>39 male students in the class.

In total the class had 39 students + 13 students = <<39+13=52>>52 students.

# Answer

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In a class, there were 13 female students. There were three times as many male students in this class. How many students were in the class?
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In a class, there were 13 female students. There were three times as many male students in this class. How many students were in the class?
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