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There are 35 boys in the 6th grade and 42 girls the ratio is 5 boys 7 girls how do I get the answer
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There are 35 boys in the 6th grade and 42 girls the ratio is 5 boys 7 girls how do I get the answer

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Answer: The ratio is wrong, it's 5 boys 6 girls

Explanation: To find this you would find the LCF (Least Common Factor) which would be 7, and divide both by 7, being 35/7 and 42/7, giving you the answers 5 and 6.
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