Question

The ratio of girls to boys in a classroom is 3:5. Kevin says there must be 8 students in the classroom. Which explains whether Kevin is correct?

Kevin is correct because 3 girls + 5 boys = 8 students.
Kevin is correct because 5 girls + 3 boys = 8 students.
Kevin is incorrect because 3:5 may be a simplified ratio.
Kevin is incorrect because the ratio 3:5 does not compare different units.

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Answer 1

The answer would be C. Kevin is incorrect because 3:5 may be a simplified ratio.