School A has 480 students and 16 classrooms. School b has 192 students and 12 classrooms.

A. what is the ratio of students to classrooms at School A? 480:16
B. what is the ratio of students to classrooms at School B? 192:12
C. How many students would have to transfer from School A to School b for the ratios of students to classrooms at both schools to be the same? Explain your reasoning? Do I divide to get this answer.

5 answers

If x students transfer,

(480-x)/16 = (192+x)/12
x = 96
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If x students transfer,

(480-x)/16 = (192+x)/12
x = 96
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