Question

there is a ratio of 5 girls to 3 boys in the chorus. there are 24 in the chorus. how many girls are in the chorus

Answer 1

15 girls

Explanation:

5 + 3 = 8

24 ÷ 8 = 3

3 · 5 = 15

Check:

3 · 5 = 15

3 · 3 = 9

9 + 15 = 24

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