Question

The ratio of boys to girls in Ms.Smith’s class is 3 to 4. If there are 12 boys, how many girls are there?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Ratio 3:4

So, 12:?

3 times 4 is equal to 12

4 times 4 is equal to 16

So, 12:16

Answer 2

Answer:16

Explanation:

12/3=4

4(from the equation above)x4(from the ratio)=16