SOLUTION: There are 357 seniors in Harris High School. The ratio of boys to girls is 7:10. How many boys are in the senior class?

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Question 449629: There are 357 seniors in Harris High School. The ratio of boys to girls is 7:10. How many boys are in the senior class?
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
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357 * 7/17 = 147 boys