Question

The ratio of math teachers to choir teachers is 3:2 respectively. There are 12 math teachers. How many math and choir teachers are there all together?

Answer 1

20 teachers in all

Explanation:

12 / 3 = 4,

4 * 2 = 8,

so 12 + 8 = 20

Answer 2

Hi liddywiddy, sorry you had to wait so long

There are 20 teachers in all

Explanation:

the ratio 3:2 is now 12:x

12 / 3 = 4

so the multiplier is 4

now:

4x2 = 8

Next we add them: 12+ 8 = 20