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In a chess club of 56 students, there are 5 boys to every 3 girls. How many girls are in the chess club?

In a chess club of 56 students, there are 5 boys to every 3 girls. How many girls are in the chess club?
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In a chess club of 56 students, there are 5 boys to every 3 girls. How many girls are in the chess club?

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User ABach
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Answer:

21 girls

Explanation:

35 boys

21 girls

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User Wouter Florijn
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Answer:

21 girls

Explanation:

boys : girls = 5 : 3

5+3=8

56/8 = 7

(multiply both ratios by 7):

35 boys : 21 girls

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User Bruno Cerecetto
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