Using proportions, it is found that 14 students are boys, option C.
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- This question is solved by proportions, using a rule of three.
- Out of every 5 students, 2 are boys.
- How many are boys out of 35?
2 boys - 5 students
x boys - 35 students
Applying cross multiplication:
[tex]5x = 2 \times 35[/tex]
[tex]5x = 70[/tex]
[tex]x = \frac{70}{5}[/tex]
[tex]x = 14[/tex]
14 students are boys, option C.
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