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OpenStudy (anonymous):

The ratio of girls to boys who participated in the quiz bowl was 7:5. There were 42 girls in the competition. How many boys participated? A) 28 B) 30 C) 35 D) 49 I think it is 30 but I have to check

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Hi!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Hi!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I would say that you are correct.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Thank you!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

this is because you divide 42 by 7 so it is 42/7=6. Now multiply 6 by 5 to get your answer, make sense?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yes

OpenStudy (anonymous):

good. glad to be of service. :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

tag me if you've got any more you need help with.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Ok I will

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