Question

In a chess club of 56 students, there are 5 boys to every 3 girls. How many girls are in the chess club?

Answer 1

21 girls

Explanation:

35 boys

21 girls

Answer 2

21 girls

Explanation:

boys : girls = 5 : 3

5+3=8

56/8 = 7

(multiply both ratios by 7):

35 boys : 21 girls