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The number of boys in a school is 120. If the ratio of boys to girls is 2:3, find the total number of students in the school. ​
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The number of boys in a school is 120. If the ratio of boys to girls is 2:3, find the total number of students in the school.

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Answer:
180
Explanation:
Take 2/3 cross multiply 120/x
Giving you 360/2x.
Solve for X by dividing 360 by 2

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