Question

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

Answer 1

Answer: 24 boys

Explanation:

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

You simply multiply the first ratio by three.

Answer 2

24 boys

Explanation:

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