SOLUTION: There are 600 pupils in a school. The ratio of boys to girls in this school is 3:5. How many girls are in this school?

Question 1088864: There are 600 pupils in a school. The ratio of boys to girls in this school is 3:5. How many girls are in this school?
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Now find the number of girls .
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There are 600 pupils in a school. The ratio of boys to girls in this school is 3:5. How many girls are in this school?

Number of girls:
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