The ratio of boys to girls in sixth grade is 2: 3, if there are 24 boys, how many girls are there

There are 36 girls.

Explanation:

2:3 = 24:x ;  Solve for "x" ;

2/3 = 24/x ; 

Solve for "x" ;

2x = 24 * 3 ; 

DIvide each side by "2" ;

2x / 2  = (24 * 3) /2 ; 

 x = 12 * 3 = 36 .

There are 36 girls.

step-by-step explanation:

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