Question

The ratio of waiters to chefs is 3:4 respectively. If there are 12 chefs, how many waiters are there?

Answer 1

9

Explanation:

you can use a proportion to solve this: 3/4 = x/12. find x. cross multiply 12 times 3 and divide by 4. you get 9 as your answer. the ratio 9/12 is equal to 3/4

Answer 2

Answer:9

Explanation:

3:4

9:12