the ratio of males to females in a college class is 2:6. If there are 72 students in the class, how many are male?

Answer 1

m = male

Cross multiply and solve for m.

2/8 = m/72

Answer 2

18?

Answer 3

Right.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

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