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The ratio of males to females is 2:3. there are 12 boys in class. How many females are in the class

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Number of Females in Class = x Given: Ratio of Males to Females = 2:3 Given: Number of Males in Class = 12 Assume the total number of people in class = y 2/3 of y = x 2x = 3y 12 + x = y y - 12 = x y - 12 = 2x 3y - 36 = 2x 3y = 2x + 36 y = (2x + 36) / 3 y = (2(12) + 36)/3 y = 24 x = y - 12 x = 24 - 12 x = 12 Answer: There are 12 females in the class.

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