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The ratio of boys to girls in a club is 7 : 5. What fraction of the club are boys?

  1. 7/5
  2. 5/12
  3. 7/12
  4. 1/7

Answer

C. 7/12

Solution

Boys are 7 of every 12 members: 7/12.

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