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posted by Kirk Friday, March 26, 2010 at 9:17pm

The ratio of boys to girls in Mr. Joiner’s class is 5 to 7. If there are 15 boys in the class, how many total
students are in the class?

1. Reiny Friday, March 26, 2010 at 9:23pm

   Ratio of boys : girls = 5:7 or how about 5x : 7x
   
   so 5x = 15
   
   wouldn't there be 5x + 7x or 12x students ?
   
   take it from here.

2. Jen Friday, March 26, 2010 at 9:59pm

   5/7=15/x, x=21

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