I want to know if I could agree with this statement

Question

A sixth grade class has 12 boys and 24 girls.

 

Consider this statement: For every 2 boys, there are 4 girls.

 

Could I Agree With This Statement

Answer 1

Agree, because the boysto girls ratios are 12/24 = 2/x; if you solve for x, it's four.

 

Alternatively, take the basic fact "12 boys and 24 girls" and divide both parts by six to get

2 boys and 4 girls