Question

The manager of a concession stand estimates that she needs 3 hot dogs for every 5 people who attend a baseball game. If 1200 people attend the game , how many hot dogs should the manger order

Answer 1

720

Explanation:

3/5=x/1200

5*240=1200

whatever you do to the bottom you must do to the top

3*240=720

x=720 hotdogs

720:1200

Answer 2

720 hotdogs

Explanation:

The manager needs 3 hot dogs per every 5 people

First, lets divide 1200 by 5.

1200 ÷ 5 = 240

There are 240 groups of 5 people.

3 x 240 = 720 hotdogs