Question

The ratio of waiters to chefs is 1:3 respectively. If there are 15 chefs, how many waiters are there?

Answer 1

5 waiters

Explanation:

Given the ratio of waiters to chef Is 1:3

If there are 15 chefs, number of waiters is = 1:3 x 15

= 1:3 = 1/3

Therefore

1/3 x 15

Multiply through

15/3

5

There are 5 waiters