4 x − am o u n t o f b oys 5 x − am o u n t o f g i r l s 4 x = 12 ∣ f i v i d e b y 4 x = 3 5 x = 5 ∗ 3 = 15 T h ere a re 15 g i r l s in c l a ss .
In a class where the ratio of boys to girls is 4 to 5, if there are 12 boys, there would be 15 girls. ;
In the class with a ratio of boys to girls of 4 to 5 and 12 boys, there are 15 girls. This is calculated by determining the multiplier based on the number of boys and applying it to the ratio of girls. The final answer is 15 girls in the class.
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