Question 938582
3/8 of the class is girls means 5/8 of the class is boys.


5/8 of 32
= (5/8) x 32 
= 20 {multiplied}


There are 20 boys.


2/5 of the 20 boys wore red shirts.
= (2/5) x 20
= 8 {multiplied}


8 boys wore red shirts
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