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A class of girls to boys is 5:3. If there are 9 boys, how many girls are in this class

User Alex Deem
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Answer:

15 girls

Explanation:

Girls : Boys

5 3

To get to 9 boys multiply by 3

Girls : Boys

5*3 3*3

15 9

There are 15 girls

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