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The ratio of girls to boys in a swimming club was 2: 4. There were 14 girls. How many total members were there in the club?
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The ratio of girls to boys in a swimming club was 2: 4. There were 14 girls. How many total members were there in the club?

User Mezmo
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There are twice as many boys as girls. If the number of girls is 14, then there are 28 boys.

To find the total, just add: 14 + 28 = 42

That means 42 people in total.
User PTTHomps
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let x be the number of boys
2/4 = 14/x
2x = 56
x=28

28 boys+ 14 girls= 42 club members
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