In a certain examination the average grade of all students in class A is 68.4 and students in class B is 71.2. If the average of both classes combined is 70, find the ratio of the number of students in class A to the number of students in class B.

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In a certain examination the average grade of all students in class A is 68.4 and students in class B is
71.2. If the average of both classes combined is 70, find the ratio of the number of students in class A
to the number of students in class B.
Transcribed Image Text:In a certain examination the average grade of all students in class A is 68.4 and students in class B is 71.2. If the average of both classes combined is 70, find the ratio of the number of students in class A to the number of students in class B.
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