Question

Five eighths of the members of a soccer team ride the bus. If there are 24 members on the soccer​ team, how many members ride the​ bus? Explain how to use equivalent fractions to solve.

How many members ride the​ bus?

Answer 1

15

Explanation:

"of" means times (×)

`(5)/(8) *(24)/(1)`

Multiply across:

`5* 24=120`

`8* 1= 8`

`(120)/(8)`

Divide:

`120/8=15`

Therefore, 15 people on the soccer ride the bus.