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What is the ratio of boys to girls in Mrs. Carlton's class, which has a total of 31 students, 14 of whom are girls?

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Answer:

17:14 or 17 to 14

Explanation:

since you know there are 14 girls, subtract 14 from 31 and then you'll get 17. since its asking for a ratio of boys to girls not girls to boys, you put boys first, then girls. so your answer will be 17:14

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