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In a class the ratio of boys to girls is 5 : 3. If there are 40 students in all, how many girls are there?

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  • A15
  • B20
  • C24
  • D25

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Total parts = 5 + 3 = 8, so 1 part = 40 ÷ 8 = 5 students. Girls = 3 parts = .
Answer: A) 15

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