In Ellen’s math class, there are 2 boys for every 3 girls. Which of the following could
be the ratio of boys to girls in the class?

2:3

Step-by-step explanation:

it says it in the ?

2:3

Step-by-step explanation:

there are 2 boys for every 3 girls.  This makes the ration 2:3

let soccer = x and golf = y

part a

1st equation: x + y = 125

2nd equation: x = y +45

part b

replace x in the 1st equation with the 2nd one:

y + 45 + y = 125

simplify:

2y + 45 = 125

subtract 45 from each side:

2y = 80

divide both sides by 2:

y = 80/2

y = 40

she plays golf for 40 minutes.

part c

no because she plays soccer for 45 minutes longer than golf 40 +45 =   85 minutes, not 80 minutes.