Question

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?

A. 21 and 14
B. 14 and 21
C. 20 and 15
D. 15 and 20

Answer 1

A. 21 (boys) and 14 (girls)

Explanation:

2+3=5

35÷5= 7

7×3=21 boys

7×2=14 girls