SOLUTION: There are 4 girls for every 3 boys on band. If there are 120 girls in band, how many total boys are there ? I have the anwser just need help

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Question 582573: There are 4 girls for every 3 boys on band. If there are
120 girls in band, how many total boys are there ?
I have the anwser just need help
Found 2 solutions by Edwin McCravy, scott8148:
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20056) About Me  (Show Source):
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There are 4 girls for every 3 boys on band. If there are
120 girls in band, how many total boys are there ?


G%2FB = 4%2F3



120%2FB = 4%2F3



4B = 360

 B = 360÷4

 B = 90



Edwin

Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
g+%2F+b = 4%2F3 = 120%2Fx

"cross" multiplying ___ 4x = 360