Question

The ratio of boys to girls in Ms. Prado's class is 3 to 2. Which of the following could be the number of boys and girls in her class?

Selected:
a. 6 boys and 8 girls
b. 18 boys and 12 girls
c. 9 boys and 4 girls
d. 10 boys and 2 girls

Answer 1

The number of boys and girls in her class is A. 6 boys and 8 girls

Answer 2

Answer:

B

Step-by-step explanation:

18:12

Divide through by a common factor (6)

= 18÷6= 3

12÷6= 2

The answer is now 18 boys and 12 girls