Question

In the garden, the ratio of roses to daisies is 1:3. There are 8 roses. How many daisies are there.

Answer 1

24

Explanation:

`\text{We have the ratio}\\\\roses\ to\ dailes=(roses)/(dailes)\to1:3=(1)/(3)\\\\\text{We have}\ 8\ roses.\ \text{Substitute:}\\\\(8)/(dailes)=(1)/(3)\qquad\text{cross multiply}\\\\dailes=(3)(8)\\\\dailes=24`

Answer 2

24

Explanation:

8*3= 24

if you use this ratio and simplify the new ratio (8:24), you get the original ratio of 1:3