In a classroom, for every 8 girls there are 5 boys. what is the ratio of boys to girls? a) 5 : 8 b) 5 : 13 c) 8 : 5 d) 13 : 5

Note that the ratio is boys to girls

Therefore, boys go first, then girls

boys = 5
girls = 8

A) 5:8 is your answer, for it follows the boys : girls pattern

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