Answer:
72 children
Step-by-step explanation:
the ratio is 5:4, and we can convert this into the fraction of 5/4. we can find an equivalent fraction where the numerator (the number of boys) is equal to 40. 8*5 is 40, so we can also multiply the denominator by 8. this new fraction is 40/32, which becomes the ratio of 40:32. If we add up the two parts of the ratio (40 and 32), we will get the total amount of children at the party. 40+32=72.
