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The ratio of girls to boys in the school chorus is 2:3. There are 60 students in the chorus. How many are boys?

User Raffi
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Answer:

36

Explanation:

Girls = 2

Boys = 3

2 + 3 = 5

60 / 5 = 12

Girls = 2 x 12 = 24

Boys = 3 x 12 = 36

24 + 36 = 60

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