In a class of students, 1/2 of the number of girls is equal to 1/5 of the total number of students. What is the ratio of boys to girls in the class? Choose the correct choice from the following choices.
A) 1/2
B) 3/2
C) 1/3
D) 2/3
E) 4/3
(1/2)G=(1/5)(B+G)   5G=2B+2G   3G=2B   B/G=3/2.   The answer is 3/2.
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In a class of students, 1/2 of the number of girls is equal to 1/5 of the total number of students. What is the ratio of boys to girls in the class?