Question

the ratio of yachts to sloops in the bay was 3 to 7. if there were 54 yachts in the bay, how many sloops were there?

Answer 1

126 sloops

Explanation:

ratio: 3 to 7

3/7 = 0.428

54/ x amount of sloops = 0.428

x = 126 sloops