SOLUTION: The ratio of boys to girls in a class is 4:5. What fraction out of the class are boys? What fraction out of the class are girls?

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Question 1160510: The ratio of boys to girls in a class is 4:5.
What fraction out of the class are boys?
What fraction out of the class are girls?

Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The ratio of boys to girls in a class is 4:5.
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What fraction of the class are boys?
4/9
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What fraction of the class are girls?
5/9

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