SOLUTION: the ratio of boys to girls in a class is 4-6. what percent of the class is boys?

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Question 696284: the ratio of boys to girls in a class is 4-6. what percent of the class is boys?
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Total students = A
b: g= 4:6
Boys in class = 0.4A Girls in class = 0.6A
% Boys in Class = 0.4A / A= 0.4 = 40%