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5 October, 15:34

The ratio of girls to boys in a swimming club was 2: 4. There were 14 girls. How many total members were there in the club?

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  1. 5 October, 15:50
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    Let x be the number of boys

    2/4 = 14/x

    2x = 56

    x=28

    28 boys + 14 girls = 42 club members
  2. 5 October, 15:52
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    There are twice as many boys as girls. If the number of girls is 14, then there are 28 boys.

    To find the total, just add: 14 + 28 = 42

    That means 42 people in total.
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