Question

Curtis threw 15 darts at a dartboard.40% of his darts hit the bulls eye. How many darts did not hit the bulls eye?

Answer 1

Therefore, 9 darts did not hit the bull's-eye.

Explanation:

Equivalent ratio states that the two ratios are express the same relationship between numbers

As per the given statement: Curtis threw 15 darts at a dashboard.

40% of his darts hit the bull's eye

then;

60 % of his darts did not hit the bull's eyes.

By definition of equivalent ratio;

x/15= 600/100

Multiply both sides by 15 we have;

x= 60/100 *15= 60*15/100= 900/100= 9 Darts

Answer 2

9 did not hit the bulls eye

Explanation:

If 40% did hit the bulls eye, 100-40 = 60% did not hit the bulls eye

15 * 60%

15 *.6

9

9 did not hit the bulls eye