The ratio of boys to girls in Mr. Baker’s social studies class is 2 to 3. If there are 30 total students in the class, how many more girls are in the class than boys? A. 6 B. 8 C. 10 D. 12
2 ?
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3 30
3 10 = 30
so...
2 10 = 20
20
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30
this would be the ratio...
then you subtract
30 - 20= 10 girls more than boys.
The answer is C.
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The ratio of boys to girls in Mr. Baker’s social studies class is 2 to 3. If there are 30 total students in the class, how many more girls are in the class than boys?
Answer: C. 10