There are 15 boys and 13 girls in Mr. Garcia's class. What is the ratio of girls to boys?
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Answer:
x = 9
Step-by-step explanation:
Since the figures are similar then the ratios of corresponding sides are equal, that is
=
( cross- multiply )
12(x - 1) = 96 ( divide both sides by 12 )
x - 1 - 8 ( add 1 to both sides )
x = 9
