So the ratio of boys to girls is 12:24.. now, is that an equivalent ratio as 2 boys for 4 girls? or 2:4? let's see.

you could start simplifying the 12/24 fraction by dividing by some common multiple, say 2, and get 6/12, then divide by 3 and get 2/4 and stop there.
then you'll notice that 12/24 is really 2/4 in disguise.
I think it would have crystal formations if I remember correctly.
M5 minus M6 will get M1
So 62 - 38 = 24
24 x 3 = 72
So M3 is 72
Answer:
No
Step-by-step explanation:
They are independent iff:
P(F & D) = P(F) × P(D)
15.278/100 = (55/100) × (27.778/100)
0.15278 = 0.125279 (false)
Therefore, not independent