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1. The ratio of boys to girls in the seventh grade is 2:3. If there are 24 boys, how many girls are there?​

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Boys = 24
x = 24/2
x = 12

Ratio is 2x:3x
2(12):3(12)
24:36

There are 36 girls

User Rorycl
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Answer:

16

Explanation:

2/3 * 24 = 16

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