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c) The ratio of boys to girls in a school is 4:5. There are 220 boys in the school. How many students attend the school?​

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Answer:

495

Explanation:

The ratio of boys to girls in a school is 4:5. There are 220 boys in the school. How many students attend the school?​

find the number of girls

4 : 5 = 220 : x

x = 5 * 220 : 4

x = 275

sum boys and girls

220 + 275 =

495 (your answer)

check

4 : 5 = 220 : 275

4 : 5 = 4 : 5

the answer is good

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