Question

The ratio of boys to girls who play soccer in Mr. Fraser’s class is 14:6. If there were 400students in the school, how many boys would likely play soccer?

Answer 1

280

Explanation:

Set up a ratio to solve.

Mr. Fraser's class has 20 soccer playing students, and 14 are boys.

14/20 = x/400

Cross multiply. 20x= 5600

Divide by 20 to solve

x= 280