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40 boys

Step-by-step explanation:

Set b equal to total number of boys and g total number of girls.

From the ratio we have the following equation:

g/b=5/8

Cross multiply:

8g=5b

We also know the total number of students is 65.

So: g+b=65

Thus, here is our system of equations:

8g=5b

g+b=65

Using the 1st equation, set it equal to girls in terms of boys.

g=(5/8)b

Substitute g in second equation:

(5/8)b+b=65

Simplify

(13/8)b=65

13b=520

b=40

Thus, we know there are 40 boys and 25 girls.

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