Question

The ratio of adults to children on a field trip must be 1:6 or better. If 50 children are going on the trip, how many adults are needed?

Answer 1

Ratio adults to children 1:6

Equation

1 : 6 :: x : 50

Solving for x

x = (50 x 1) / 6

x = 50/6

x = 8.3

They need at least 8 adults