The ratio of men to women at a lecture is 2 to 5. A total of 63 people are at the lecture. How many are men? Explain how you found your answer,

Answer 1

Set up a proportion, cross multiply, and solve for x.

2/7 = x/63

Answer 2

Thank you sooo much!!

Answer 3

You're very welcome.

Answer 4

18

Answer 5

The ratio of men to women at a lecture is 2 to 5. A total of 63 people are at the lecture. How many are men?

Answer 6

18 is correct

Answer 7

Kathy, this was a really terirfic session. I will be doing Math Support (G10) next year, and would really like to keep in touch if possible! Liam O'Shea (Suzhou Singapore International School)

Answer 8

i got 25.2

Answer 9

Why is it 2/7. Not 2/5??

Answer 10

Cuz 7 is the total of the ratio added together

Answer 11

idk how to do this problem can someone help me pls?

Answer 12

Idk either