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the ratio of boys to girl in Mr. Claytons class is 2:3. If there are 30 total students how many more girls are in the class than boys

User Ralitsa
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Well, if there are two boys for every three girls then we multiply 30 by 3.

30×5=90.

Next, we divide 90 by 5.

90÷5=18.

Then we subtract 18 from 30.

30-18=12.

That means we have 12 boys and 18 girls.

Finally, we subtract 18 from 12.

18-12=6.

There are 6 more boys than girls.

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User Matt Davies
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Number of girls :
30*3/5=18

Number of boys :
30*2/5=12

18-12=6

6 more girls than boys.
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