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The ratio of boys to girls at the beach cleanup was 7:8. If there were 42 boys, how many girls were there?
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The ratio of boys to girls at the beach cleanup was 7:8. If there were 42 boys, how many girls were there?

The ratio of boys to girls at the beach cleanup was 7:8. If there were 42 boys, how-example-1
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The ratio of boys to girls is 7:8

There are 42 boys.

The new ratio is 42:g

To find G, find the difference between the two ratios.

42/7 = 6

8 x 6 = 48

42:48

There are 48 girls.

User Tadatuta
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Answer:

48

Explanation:

7:8

7x6=42

8x6=48

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