Question

There are 12 space suits that fit into one box. how many are needed for 2400 space suits

Answer 1

200

Explanation:

1 box = 12

Box? = 2400.

DIVIDE

Answer 2

200 boxes

Explanation:

We can use ratios to solve

12 suits 2400 suits

------------ = ------------

1 box x boxes

Using cross products

12x = 1*2400

12x = 2400

Divide by 12

12x/12 = 2400/12

x =200

We need 200 boxes