SOLUTION: the ratio of boys to girls is 4:5. if there are 125 girls, what is the total number of students in school

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Question 472068: the ratio of boys to girls is 4:5. if there are 125 girls, what is the total number of students in school
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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5/9:125/n
5n=1125
n=225 students in the school..