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The ratio of adults to children attending a new exhibit at the museum on one day was 8:5. Based on this ratio, if 390 people attended that day, how many were adults?
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The ratio of adults to children attending a new exhibit at the museum on one day was 8:5. Based on this ratio, if 390 people attended that day, how many were adults?

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5x+8x= 390
13x=390
x= 30
substitute 30 for x
8(30)= 240 adults

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