Asked by Amy

The ratio of 6th graders to 7th graders in the competition is 15 to 8. How many 7th graders are there if 225 6th graders are competing?
Answered by Ms. Sue
15/8 = 225/x

Cross multiply and solve for x.

Answered by Amy
X= 12.5
Answered by Amy
X=35
Answered by Ms. Sue
How can you get a half a person?

Do you know what it means to cross multiply?
Answered by Ms. Sue
35 is not right, either
Answered by Amy
120
Answered by Ms. Sue
Yes. There 120 seventh graders.
Answered by ms . geetha
i dont know maths