Question

A library has a total of 10494 fiction and non-fiction books.

The ratio fiction books: non-fiction books = 13: 5.
Find the number of non-fiction books the library has.

Answer 1

2915

Explanation:

Based on the given conditions, formulate: 5 x 10494/( 5 + 13 )

Calculate the product or quotient: 52470/5 + 13

Calculate the sum or difference: 52470/18

Cross out the common factor: 2915

Get the result: 2915

13 : 5

7579 : 2915

fiction : nonfiction