(B/G) = (5/7) = B/(B + 26)
Cross multiply
5B + 130 = 7B
2B = 130
B = 65
G = 91
Brian W.
asked • 10/24/18Using Ratio to find total #
Ratio of boys to girls is 5 to 7. There are 26 more girls than boys.
How do I determine total number of students?
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(B/G) = (5/7) = B/(B + 26)
Cross multiply
5B + 130 = 7B
2B = 130
B = 65
G = 91
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