Register
the ratio of elephants to tigers at the local zoo is 1 to 4 There are 16 elephants at the zoo how many tigers are there
179k views
3 votes
the ratio of elephants to tigers at the local zoo is 1 to 4 There are 16 elephants at the zoo how many tigers are there

User TEEBQNE
by
8.4k points

2 Answers

4 votes
1/4 = 16/t.....1 elephant to 4 tigers = 16 elephants to t tigers
cross multiply
(1)(t) = (16)(4)
t = 64 <=== 64 tigers
User Jon Lamb
by
8.2k points
6 votes
Ratio:

elephants 1 16
------------- = ---- = -------
tigers 4 x

Solving this equation of ratios, we get x = 64 (tigers)
User SagunKho
by
8.1k points
← Prev Question Next Question →

Related questions

Ask a Question
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

9.5m questions

12.2m answers

Other Questions

What is .725 as a fraction
How do you estimate of 4 5/8 X 1/3
i have a field 60m long and 110 wide going to be paved i ordered 660000000cm cubed of cement  how thick must the cement be to cover field
Write words to match the expression. 24- ( 6+3)
A dealer sells a certain type of chair and a table for $40. He also sells the same sort of table and a desk for $83 or a chair and a desk for $77. Find the price of a chair, table, and of a desk.
Link Copied!