Question

The ratio of boys to girls at a movie is 3:4 . If there are 16 girls ​, how many boys are at the​ movie?

Answer 1

12

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

12 boys

Explanation:

1. Set up a proportion:
   `(3)/(4) = (x)/(16)`
2. Cross multiply, then divide: 3 × 16 = 48, 48 ÷ 4 = 12

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