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The ratio of girls to boys who participated in the quiz bowl was 7:5. There were 42 girls in the competition. How many boys participated?
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The ratio of girls to boys who participated in the quiz bowl was 7:5. There were 42 girls in the competition. How many boys participated?

User Murali Murugesan
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7*6=42 girls
5*6=30 boys
7:5=42:30
30 boys participated
User Mihkel Allorg
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The amount is 30 participated
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