Question

The ratio of boys to girls at a winter dance is 5 to 6. If there

are 90 girls, how many boys are at the dance?
Select one:
150
75
60
108

Answer 1

108

Explanation:

first divide 5 into 90 wich equals 18

then add to 90 which equals 108

Answer 2

75

Explanation:

if there were 5 boys to 6 girls then multiply the 6 by 15 to get 90 then multiply the 5 by 15 as well and you get 75 to 90.