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The ratio of swordfish to marlins caught on a deep sea fishing trip was 20 to 15. If 27 marlins were caught, how many swordfish were caught? Complete the ratio table to find the…

The ratio of swordfish to marlins caught on a deep sea fishing trip was 20 to 15. If 27 marlins were caught, how many swordfish were caught? Complete the ratio table to find the…
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The ratio of swordfish to marlins caught on a deep sea fishing trip was 20 to 15. If 27 marlins were caught, how many swordfish were caught? Complete the ratio table to find the number of swordfish.

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20/15=N/27
Do cross multiplication.
20x27=540
540/15=39
So the answer ia 39.
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