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The ratio of boys to girls at a movie is 8:3 if there are 9 girls. how many boys are at the movie?​

User Marc Eaddy
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Answer: 24 boys

Explanation:


(8)/(3) \\ is the same as
(24)/(9)

You simply multiply the first ratio by three.

User VarunVyas
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Answer:

24 boys

Explanation:

Since 9 is 3 times 3, we need to multiply 8 by 3 as well, which is 24.

User Charles Munger
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