Question
The ratio of the number of boys to the number of girls in a choir is 6 to 5. There are 45 girls in the choir. How many boys are in the choir?
Responses
A 5454
B 66
C 6161
D 39
Responses
A 5454
B 66
C 6161
D 39
Answers
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We can start by setting up a proportion:
6/5 = x/45
To solve for x (the number of boys), we can cross-multiply:
6 * 45 = 5 * x
270 = 5x
Dividing both sides by 5:
x = 54
Therefore, there are 54 boys in the choir.
Answer: A) 54
6/5 = x/45
To solve for x (the number of boys), we can cross-multiply:
6 * 45 = 5 * x
270 = 5x
Dividing both sides by 5:
x = 54
Therefore, there are 54 boys in the choir.
Answer: A) 54