Question

The ratio of men to women at a lecture is 2 to 5. A total of 63 people are at the lecture. How many are men? Explain how you found your answer,
Ms. Sue
Set up a proportion, cross multiply, and solve for x.

2/7 = x/63
Thank you sooo much!!
Ms. Sue
You're very welcome.
18
The ratio of men to women at a lecture is 2 to 5. A total of 63 people are at the lecture. How many are men?
18 is correct
Kathy, this was a really terirfic session. I will be doing Math Support (G10) next year, and would really like to keep in touch if possible! Liam O'Shea (Suzhou Singapore International School)
i got 25.2
Why is it 2/7. Not 2/5??
Cuz 7 is the total of the ratio added together
idk how to do this problem can someone help me pls?
Idk either

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