SOLUTION: a sunday school class has 21 students. As the teacher took roll, he noticed that the boys out numbered the girls by a four to three ratio. How many boys were present?

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Question 1068930: a sunday school class has 21 students. As the teacher took roll, he noticed that the boys out numbered the girls by a four to three ratio. How many boys were present?
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a sunday school class has 21 students. As the teacher took roll, he noticed that the boys out numbered the girls by a four to three ratio. How many boys were present?
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