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the ratio of chefs to waiters is 2;1 respectively if the total number of people is 21 how many chefs are there

User Shiu
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Answer:

14 chefs

Explanation:

21

2 + 1 = 3

21 / 3 = 7

7 = 1 in the 1 : 2

7 + 7 = 14

14 IS The 2 in 1 : 2

14 : 7

chefs are first

14 chefs

User Djsadinoff
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Answer:

14 chefs, 7 waiters

Explanation:

14+7=21 and follows the ratio.

User Matthew Marshall
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