Question

The ratio of numbers of Michael’s balloons to the number of Gareth’s

balloons is 5:9. Gareth has 63 balloons. How many balloons does
Michael have?
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Answer 1

Michael has 35 balloons.

Explanation:

Write and solve an equation of ratios:

5 m

--- = -----

9 63

Cross-multiplication yields:

9m = 5(63), or

m = 5(7) = 35

Michael has 35 balloons.