Question

Tlaloc pumped up 56 balls. He pumped up 5 dodge balls for every 9 other balls.

Complete the table.
Original ratio Number Tlaloc pumped up
Dodge balls 5:20

Other balls 9:36

Total balls ?:56

Answer 1

We simplify 5:20 and 9:36 as 1:4

Since they are both equal to 1:4, the total ball ratio should also be equal to 1:4


x:56 = 1:4
(x:14) : (56:14) = 1:4
(x:14) : 4 = 1:4

So, x : 14 = 1
x = 1.14 = 14.