SOLUTION: The ratio of girls to boys in a class is 9 : 7. If there are 10 more girls than boys, how many are boys? How many are girls?

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Question 928863: The ratio of girls to boys in a class is 9 : 7. If there are 10 more girls than boys, how many are boys? How many are girls?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi
The ratio of girls to boys in a class is 9 : 7.
Let x represent the constant of proportionality
9x = 7x + 10
2x = 10
x = 5
45G and 35B

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