Question

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The ratio of boys to girls in a classroom is 6 to 5. If
there are a total of 18 boys in the classroom, find
the number of girls in the classroom.

Answer 1

15

Explanation:

If the ratio is 6:5 and we know the boys are 18, we have 18:?

18/6=3, so we have to do 5*3. 5*3=15.

The ratio is 18:15, the number of girls in the classroom is 15

Answer 2

15

Explanation:

18/3=6

15/3=5