Question

At summer camp the ratio of boys to girls was 5 to 4. If there were 40 boys, how many girls were there?

Answer 1

32 girls

Step-by-step explanation: 5*8=40 and 4*8=32

Answer 2

if there are 40 boys, there are 32 girls.

formula:

5x8= 40 ( the boys )
4x8 = 32 ( the girls )