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The ratio of the number of boys to the number of girls at a school is 4:5. If there are 24 boys, how many students are there altogether?
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The ratio of the number of boys to the number of girls at a school is 4:5.

If there are 24 boys, how many students are there altogether?

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54. To get boys from 4 to 24 you multiply by 6. You do the same to both sides so multiply 5 by 6 and you get 30. 30+24= 54
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Answer:

54

Explanation:

4/5= 24/30

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