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In a group, the ratio of doctors to lawyers is 5:4. If the total number of people in the group is 72, what is the number of lawyers in the group?
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In a group, the ratio of doctors to lawyers is 5:4. If the total number of people in the group is 72, what is the number of lawyers

in the group?

User Klaustopher
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Answer:

32

Explanation:

5+4=9

72 divided by 9= 8

8 x 4 = 32

User Oct
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Answer:

40

Explanation:

5+4=9

72/9=8

5x8=40

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