Question

Mrs. Smith has 40 students in her class. The ratio of students who stay after school for extra help to students who stay after school for soccer practice is 3:5. How many students stay after school for soccer practice?​

Answer 1

25

Explanation:

1: Add up the ratio then divide by the number of students.

3+5=8

40/8=5

2: Each count is equal to 5 students.

3: Multiply the ratio of students who stay after soccer practice by Each count

5*5=25