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Find the unit rate with the second given unit in the denominator.

12 girls for every 5 boys

A. 2.4 boys/girls

B.2.4 girls/boy

C. 5 boys/girl

D.12 girls/boy

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12 girls for 5 boys.....12/5 = 2.4 girls for every boy...so 2.4 girls/boy
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12 girl for every 5 boys => 12/5 = 2.4 girls/boy
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