SOLUTION: There are 44 kids in a class. 18 are boys. what is the ratio of boys to girls?

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Question 576086: There are 44 kids in a class. 18 are boys. what is the ratio of boys to girls?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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kids minus boys = girls
+44+-+18+=+26+
( boys ) / ( girls ) = 18/26
18/26 = 9/13