evalisvazquez61 evalisvazquez61

02-05-2017
Mathematics

contestada

In a swimming class, 2/5 of the participants are girls. there are 24 boys in the class. FInd the total number of participants in the class

Respuesta :

PHDFlopper PHDFlopper

02-05-2017

3/5=24
1/5=8
2*8=16
2/5=16
There are 16 girls in the class

Answer Link

teamla2020 teamla2020

02-05-2017

Therefore (3/5)x=24
Can multiply by (5/3) both sides
x=24(5/3)=40.
There are 40 people in the class, 24 boys (3/5) and 16 girls (2/5)

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

The phrase below relates to at least one of the religions or philosophies listed, and may relate to as many as five. Select all that apply. (1 pt) recognizes M

The coordinates of the vertices of triangle RST are R(-2,-3), S(8,2) and T(4,5). Which type of triangle is triangle RST?

An opinion held by a group of people on a problem or issue is called: propaganda compromise public opinion politics

Write the mixed number 4 1/2 as an improper fraction. Draw a model and explain your thinking .

10 chunks of Swiss cheese total weight

what is a rule for the sequence 1.8, 2.85, 3.90, 4.95, 6

Why is vinegar used in food preservation?

The Gilberts are designing a rectangular patio. The patio has an area of 432 square feet. The width of the patio is its length. What is the length of the patio

describe the purpose of the map

why would extracting copper be too expensive