In a classroom of 33 students, the ratio of boys to girls is 3:8. How many boys are in the class?

Shaquan's mother is trying to discuss the week's calendar with him. While she is talking he continues to work on the computer and turns up the radio. What communication roadblock is he using?

ratio of boys to girls is 3:8

so 3 + 8 = 11

33/11 = 3

3 * 3 = 9 boys

3 * 8 = 24 girls

ratio of boys to girls is 3:8 = 9:24