ArithmeticQuestion 289 of 550

In a class, the ratio of boys to girls is 3 : 5. There are 64 students in total. How many girls are there?

  1. 24
  2. 40
  3. 32
  4. 38
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Correct answer: 40

Total parts = 3 + 5 = 8. One part = 64 ÷ 8 = 8. Girls = 5 × 8 = 40.

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