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The ratio of boys to girls in math class is 4 to 5. How many girls are in the class if there are 16 boys in the class?

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Answer:

The solution is 9 girls are in the math class.

Explanation:

Firstly, identify the given ratio and see which is for the boy and which one is for girls.

4:5

Now, sum the ratio

4+5 = 9

then,

5/9

finally, multiply 5/9 by 16

(5/9)×16=9 girls

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