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The ratio of girls to boys who participated in the quiz bowl was 7 to 5. There were 42 girls in the competition. How many boys participated?

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Answer:

If the ratio is 7:5 and there are 42 girls, then you are multiplying by 6. 5 x 6 = 30. 30 boys participated.

Step-by-step explanation:

There are 30 boys in the competition.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given : The ratio of girls to boys who participated in the quiz bowl was 7:5. There were 42 girls in the competition.

To find : How many boys participated?

Solution : Let x be the number of boys in the competition.

There are 42 girls in the competition.

The ratio form by girls to boys is 42 : x

The ratio of girls to boys who participated in the quiz bowl was 7 : 5.

Solving the two ratios,

Therefore, There are 30 boys in the competition.

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