Question 933584
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Hi
girl to boy ratio is 9 to 8
Let x represent the constant of proportionality
9x + 8x = 68
17x = 68
x = 4
......
9•4 = 36 Girls
And...checking
Girls + boys
36 + 32 = 68 total