Question

The ratio of boys to girls in homeroom is 2:3. If there are 8 boys, how many girls are there?

2:3

8:?

Answer 1

Lets take the variable x to be the value for girls.

2 boys 3 girls

8 boys x girls

Using cross-multiplication, you will get the equation:

2x = 24

x = 12

THEREFORE, THERE ARE 12 GIRLS.

Answer 2

im pretty sure 12

Explanation: