The ratio of boys to girls in a class is 4 : 5. When 8 more boys join the class, the numbers of boys and girls become equal. How many girls are there in the class?
A. 36
B. 40
C. 32
D. 45
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Answer: B. 40
Answer: (B) 40
4k + 8 = 5k gives k = 8. Girls = 5 × 8 = 40.
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