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  • 09-11-2020
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The ratio of the number of girls to the number of boys in choir is 4 to 5. There are 32 girls in the choir. How many boys are in the choir?

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  • 09-11-2020

Answer:

40 boys

Step-by-step explanation:

  1. Convert the ratio to a fraction proportion: [tex]\frac{4}{5} = \frac{32}{x}[/tex]  
  2. Cross multiply, then divide: 32 × 5 = 160, 160 ÷ 4 = 40

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