Question

The ratio of boys to girls in Ms. Cunningham’s class is 2 to 3. There are 18 girls in the class.

What is the total number of students in Ms. Cunningham’s class?

Answer 1

Answer: 30

Multiply both sides by 6.

3 × 6 = 18

2 × 6 = 12

Add 18 and 12.

18 + 12 = 30

The answer is 30.