Question

The ratio of sixth-grade students to fifth-grade students in the Kirkpatrick Elementary school band is 5:4. If there are 20 fifth-grade students in the band how many sixth-grade students are in the band?

Answer 1

Answer: 25 sixth graders

Explanation:

Sixth-graders are in a ratio with fifth graders in the band at 5:4 and there are 20 fifth-grade students in the band.

To find the number of 6th graders, use direct proportion and assume the sixth grader number is x:

5 : 4

x : 20

4x = 100

x = 100 / 4

x = 25 sixth graders