In a class the ratio of the number of boys to the number of girls is 5:6.if there are 20 boys in the class,how many pupils are in the class?

Tom Oakley asked Dec 27, 2022

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Tom Oakley asked Dec 27, 2022

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Answer:

44 total pupils

Explanation:

Take 20 and divide it by 5, you end up with 4. Take 4 and multiply it by 6, you end up with 24. Add 20 and 24, you get 44.

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