In a school orchestra, the ratio of girls to boys is 3:2. There are 36 girls in the orchestra. How many boys are in the orchestra?

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In a school orchestra, the ratio of girls

to boys is 3:2. There are 36 girls in the
orchestra. How many boys are in the
orchestra?

by Jnt

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Answer:

Explanation:

the ratio 3/2 means 1.5 so we divide 36 over 1.5 we get 24…

to make sure we 36/24= 3/2=2.5

Andy Chase answered Mar 19, 2022

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Answer:

54 boys

Explanation:

Marek Pavelek answered Mar 22, 2022

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