Question

The ratio of girls to boys in a chess club was 2:4. There were 28 boys. How many girls were there in the club?

Answer 1

Answer: 14 girls

Step-by-step explanation: 2:4 is equivalent to 1:2. Half of 28 is 14.

Answer 2

There were 14 girls, 2:4 = 1:2, so I just multiplied by 1/2