Question

question 11

your childs daycare center has 3 boys for every 2 girls enrolled.

if there are 27 boys, how many girls are there?

16 girls
14 girls
18 girls
20 girls

Explanation:

Set up the ratio equation

Using the Ratios and Proportions knowledge point

$$ \frac{\text{Boys}}{\text{Girls}} = \frac{3}{2} $$

Substitute the known values and solve

Using the Ratios and Proportions knowledge point

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Answer:

• (A) 16 girls
• (B) 14 girls
• (C) 18 girls (Correct answer)
• (D) 20 girls