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If the ratio of boys to girls on the team is 2:3 and there are 12 girls, how

many boys are there?

User Necktwi
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Answer:

18

Explanation:

if you put it in proportion so 2/3 12/? 2 x 6 = 12 and if you multipy on the top you have to on the bottom which means 3 x 6 and that is 18 so your answer is 18 :p :)

User Seh Hui Leong
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Answer:

18

Explanation:

wait is it 2/3 girls?

User Jstol
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