SOLUTION: The ratio of boys to girls in a class is 4:5.If two are absent,the ratio of boys to girls becomes 8:9.How many boys are there in the class?

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Question 631767: The ratio of boys to girls in a class is 4:5.If two are absent,the ratio of boys to girls becomes 8:9.How many boys are there in the class?
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The ratio of boys to girls in a class is 4:5.If two are absent,the ratio of boys to girls becomes 8:9.How many boys are there in the class?
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Question: If 2 "what" are absent?
Cheers,
Stan H.
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