Question

In a toy​ store, the ratio of the number of dolls to the number of teddy bears is6:5 . If the store has 240​ dolls, how many teddy bears are in the​ store? Use pencil and paper. Describe the mental math steps you use to solve this problem.

Answer 1

There are 200 teddy bears, to find this answer divide 240 by 6, which is 40, then multiply 5 times 40 and you get your answer

Explanation:

Answer 2

Explanation:

TB = number of Teddy Bears

D = number of Dolls

D = 240

D/TB = 6/5

240/TB = 6/5

6TB = 5*(240)

6TB = 1200

TB = 200

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240/200 = 24/20 = 6/5: It checks.