In a class of students, 1/2 of the number of girls is equal to 1/6 of the total number of students. What is the ratio of boys to girls in the class?	Choose the correct answer
A) 1/2  B) 2/3  C) 2/1  D) 3/2  E) 4/3
(1/2)G=(1/6)(B+G)   6G=2B+2G   4G=2B   B/G=2/1.   The answer is 2/1.
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In a class of students, 1/2 of the number of girls is equal to 1/6 of the total number of students. What is the ratio of boys to girls in the class?