Question

The ratio of boys to girls in Vonzell's class is 2:3. Which of the following represents the number of

boys and girls in her class?
6 boys, 12 girls
8 boys, 10 girls
10 boys, 15 girls
12 girls, 15 boys

Answer 1

10 boys, 15 girls.

Explanation:

10 boys and 15 girls because:

10/5 to 15/5

= 2 : 3.

Answer 2

Let's simplify each option to see which one is correct.

Option A:

6 boys, 12 girls → 6:12

6/2:12/2 → 3:6 → 3/3:6/3 → 1:2

Therefore, this option is false.

Option B:

8 boys, 10 girls → 8:10

8/2:10/5 → 4:5

Therefore, this option is false.

Option C:

10 boys, 15 girls → 10:15

10/5:15/5 → 2:3

Therefore, this option is correct.

Option D:

12 girls, 15 boys → 12:15

12/3:15/3 → 4:5

Therefore, this option is incorrect.

The only correct answer is C.

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