Question

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In a class, the ratio of boys to
girls is 3 : 5.
There are 24 children in total.
Work out the number of boys.​

Answer 1

9

Explanation:

24 ÷ 8 = 3

3 × 3 = 9 (boys)

3 × 5 = 15 (girls)

Answer 2

3x+5x=24

x=24/8

x=3

3x3

=9

Thus there are 9 boys

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