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Boys:total students = 2:9, girls = 21, boys =
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Boys:total students = 2:9, girls = 21, boys =

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Answer:

6 boys

Explanation:

Subtract to find the total number of girls.

9 - 2 = 7 girls

Write a ratio from boys to girls.

2:7

Divide to find the scale factor.

21 / 7 = 3

Multiply to find the total number of boys.

3 * 2 = 6

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