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The ratio of boys to girls in a computer class is 5:3. There are 27 girls in the class. How many boys are in the class

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5 : 3 = 45 : 27

3/5 = 27/?
3 × 9 = 27 5 × 9 = 45
5 : 3 = 45 : 27

45 boys
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