The ratio of boys to girls in Mr. Baker's social studies class is 2 to 3. If there are 30 total students in the class, how many more girls are in the class than boys? A. 6 B. 8 C. 10 D. 12

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The ratio of boys to girls in Mr. Baker’s social studies class is 2 to 3. If there are 30 total students in the class, how many more girls are in the class than boys?

Answer: C. 10

2?

- - - = - - -

3 30

3 * 10 = 30

so ...

2 * 10 = 20

20

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30

this would be the ratio ...

then you subtract

30 - 20 = 10 girls more than boys.

The answer is C.