The ratio

The ratio of girls to boys in Mrs. White's class is 3:2.  If there are 12 boys, how many girls are in the class room?

Correct result:

g =  18

Solution:

b=12 g:b=3:2  g=32⋅ b=32⋅ 12=18

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