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The ratio of girls to boys in a math club was 2:5. There were 16 girls. How many total numbers were there in the club
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The ratio of girls to boys in a math club was 2:5. There were 16 girls. How many total numbers were there in the club

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Girls to boys.

2:5

For every 2 girls, there are 5 boys.

16:x

2*8= 16, 5*8= 40

x= 40

I hope this helps!
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