Question
The ratio of male to females is 2:5. There are 12 more females than males. How many males are there.
Answers
Anonymous
5 males
Reiny
wrong!
your answer's ratio would be 5 : 17 which is not 2:5
number of males --- 2x
number of females --- 5x
5x - 2x = 12
3x = 12
etc ....
your answer's ratio would be 5 : 17 which is not 2:5
number of males --- 2x
number of females --- 5x
5x - 2x = 12
3x = 12
etc ....