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The ratio of boys to girls in the Science Club is 3:5. If there are 60 girls, how many boys are there? A) 23 B) 36 C) 38 D) 45

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Answer: B) 36

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User Shadira
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Set up equation:

3/5 = x/60

Cross multiply:

3 x 12 = 36

36 boys

Your answer is: B) 36

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