Question

The ratio of teachers at a school is 3: 5. There are 2,500 students at school. About how many teachers are at the school.... Please help

Answer 1

1500 teachers

Explanation:

Teachers / Students = 3 / 5

Teachers / 2,500 = 3 / 5

To solve a proportion,

you cross-multiply: Teachers x 5 = 2,500 x 3

Divide each side by 5 : Teachers = 2,500 x 3 / 5

= 1500 ===> 1500 teachers