Question
how do I divide 64 bundles of newspaper in2 two groups so the ratio is 3:5
Answers
lucy
Let x = the smaller bundle
3/8 = x/64
Cross multiply and solve for x.
8x = 192
x = 24
64 - 24 = 40
24/40 = 3/5
3/8 = x/64
Cross multiply and solve for x.
8x = 192
x = 24
64 - 24 = 40
24/40 = 3/5
Reiny
or
let the bundles contain 3x and 5x papers
3x+5x=64
8x=64
x = 8
so 3x ---> 24
and 5x ---> 40
let the bundles contain 3x and 5x papers
3x+5x=64
8x=64
x = 8
so 3x ---> 24
and 5x ---> 40