Answer:

40

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer:

40 girls

Step-by-step explanation:

Write the ratio.

The ratio

boys: girls

5:8

Write variables to 5 and 8 to mark them unknown.

5x:8x

Add them and equate to 65.

5x+8x=13x or 5x + 8x = 65

13x= 65 or 13x = 65

Then, solve.

Substitute x as 5.

5(5) + 8(5) = 65

25 + 40 = 65

65=65

There are 25 boys and 40 girls.

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