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There are 35 students in a classroom. The ratio of girls to boys is 2 to 3. How many boys and how many girls are there in the classroom?

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Answer:

15 girls and 10 boys

Explanation:

User Matt Carlotta
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Answer:

students=35

ratio of girls to boys=2:3

2+3=5

girls.


(2)/(5)×35

⇒2×7

⇒14

boys


(3)/(5) × 35

⇒3×7

⇒21

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