Question

The ratio of boys to girls in Section A is 3:2.If the ratio of girls in Section A togirls in Section B is 4:5, what is the ratio of boys in Section A to girls in Section B.

Answer 1

Answer:

SECTION A

BOYS : GIRLS

3 : 2

6 : 4

GIRLS

SECTION A : SECTION B

4 : 5

BOYS IN SECTION A : GIRLS IN SECTION B

6 : 5 (answer)

Step-by-step explanation:

EXPLANATIONS ARE BOLDED

SECTION A

BOYS : GIRLS

3 : 2 times two both sides

6 : 4 underlined numbers are now equal since theyre common info

GIRLS

SECTION A : SECTION B

4 : 5

BOYS IN SECTION A : GIRLS IN SECTION B

6 : 5