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The ratio of boys and girls is 4:5 calculate the number of boys if the are 1080 learners in schools​

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Step-by-step explanation:

The ratio of Boys = 4x

The ratio of Girls = 5x

The Number of Boys in the School = 4x + 5x = 1080

= 9x = 1080

= x = 1080/9

= x = 120

The ratio of Boys = 4x = 4 x 120 = 480

The ratio of Girls = 5x = 5 x 120 = 600

Answer :- The ratio of Boys =480

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