Question

The ratio of boys to girls in the school

band is 4:3. If there are 16 boys, how
many boys and girls are in the band?
A. 12
B. 28
C. 7
D. 21

Answer 1

B. 28

Explanation:

boy to girls

4:3 to 16:?

4x4=16

so you would do

3x4=12

Now add them, 16+12=28