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− | < | + | <cmath>\frac{30}{2+3} = \frac{30}{5} = 6,</cmath> and that is the base unit. Since there are 2 boys for every 5 people, <math>6\cdot2=12.</math> Applying this into a fraction gives <math>\frac{12}{30} = \frac{2}{5} = 40\% = \boxed{\text{C}}.</math> |
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==See Also== | ==See Also== |
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Problem
There are boys for every
girls in Ms. Johnson's math class. If there are
students in her class, what percent of them are boys?
Solution
Besides ensuring the situation is possible, the students information is irrelevant.
From the first statement, we can deduce that of every
students are boys. Thus,
of the students are boys.
Solution 2
and that is the base unit. Since there are 2 boys for every 5 people,
Applying this into a fraction gives
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See Also
1989 AJHSME (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
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