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OpenStudy (anonymous):

There are 40 students in the high school band. There are 3 times as many girls as boys in the band. How many boys are in the band? Which of these would be the correct let statement? A.Let x=the number of girls,and let x+3=the number of boys B.Let x=the number of boys,and let 3x=the number of girls C.Let x=the number of girls,and let 3x=the number of boys

OpenStudy (ranga):

"There are 3 times as many girls as boys in the band" So if we assume x is the number of boys in the band, there will 3x girls in the band.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Thanks :)

OpenStudy (ranga):

You are welcome.

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