The Child Guidance Clinic completed its annual report on the number of children treated and their diagnoses. When a reporter is given a copy
of the report, she notices several interesting findings, especially the sex
difference in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. What is the ratio of
boys to girls?

Question

The Child Guidance Clinic completed its annual report on the number of children treated and their diagnoses. When a reporter is given a copy
 of the report, she notices several interesting findings, especially the sex
 difference in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. What is the ratio of
 boys to girls?

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Boys are diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) more frequently than girls, often at a ratio that significantly leans towards boys, such as 9:1 or 90:10, reflecting a common finding in clinical and epidemiological studies.

The Child Guidance Clinic Completed Its Annual Report on the Number