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The ratio of boys to girls in the class is 4 to 5. If there are 18 boys and girls in the

class, how many of each are there?

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6 votes

Answer:

8 boys

10 girls

Explanation:

4:5

8:10

8+10=18

User Talha Mir
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Answer:

8 boys and 10 girls

Explanation:

If the ratio is 4:5,

4x2 + 5x2 equal 8+10 =

18.

4:5=8:10