Question

A group of students went on a field trip. There were 3 boys for every 4 girls inthe group. If there were 20 girls, how many students in all went on the field trip? 10 points

Answer 1

25 girls and boys

Explanation:

There are 3 boys for every 4 girls

To find the rate we must

Divide 20 by 4 then multiply that by 3

20 divided by 4 is 5

5 times 3 is 15

15 boys went on the field trip

20 girls went on the field trip

The total number of students is 25 girls and boys

Answer 2

15 boys

Explanation:

start by dividing 20 by 4

you get 5

5 times 3 next

now you have 15