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The ratio of boys to girls in a class is $5:3$. If there are 40 boys, how many girls are there?

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To solve ratio problems quickly, find the value of "one part." Here, 5 parts = 40, so 1 part = 8. Since girls are 3 parts, $3 \times 8 = 24$.

Updated On: May 13, 2026

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The Correct Option is B

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