Question

The Ratio of boys to girls at Space Camp is 3:2. The Total number of campers is 60. How many campers are girls? Make a tape diagram to illustrate your answer. Highlight One answer in Green.

A. 12
B. 24
C. 36
D. 40

Answer 1

Answer: B. 24

Step-by-step explanation: 60 divided by 5 is 12. Twelve times two (the amount of girls) is 24. Twelve times 3 (the amount of boys) is 36. Since 24 + 36 = 60, there are 24 girls and 36 boys.