The ratio of boys to girls on a swimming team is 3 to 4. The team has 70 members. How many are boys?

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jamiesm · Answer

so in each group of 7 (3+4) there are 3 boys and 4 girls 
 there are 10 groups of 7 so 
 the number of boys is 10x3=30 
 the number of girls is 10x4=40

carlosgriffith · Answer

30 boys + 40 girls = 70 members

The ratio of boys to girls on a swimming team is 3 to 4. The team has 70 members. How many are boys?

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