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The ratio of boys to girls in the 9th grade is 5 to 6. There are 312 girls. How many boys are there?

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7 votes

Answer:

260 boys

Explanation:

5:6

312 divided by 6=52

5x52=260

260 boys to 312 girls

User Jeremy Gurr
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Answer:

260 Boys

Explanation:

312/6=52

52*5=260

I hope this is correct and it helps :) have a great day

User Emre Akcan
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