Question

A total of 1200 students attend top view high school. The ratio of teachers to students is 1:30. How many teachers are there at the school?

Answer 1

divide 1200 by 30

Answer 2

Let's use this proportion and cross multiply.

x/1200 = 1/30
30x = 1200
x = 1200/30
x = ?

Answer 3

40