If the ratio of boys to girls is 2 to 3, and there are 12 boys, how many girls are there?
There are 18 girls if it is 2 boys:3 girls.
Otherwise, it is 8 girls if it is 2 girls:3 boys.
If the ratio of boys to girls is 2 to 3, and there are 12 boys, how many girls are there?
3/2 X 12=36/2=18 girls.