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The ratio of boys to girls in homeroom is 2:3. If there are 8 boys, how many girls are there? Do not include units.

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Answer:

12 girls =)

Explanation:

Make a table labeled girls and boys like this

2|3

4|6

6|9

8|12

Multiply until you get to 8 boys

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