Question

Compare the number of black stars to the number of white stars.

If the ratio remains the same, how many white stars will there be if there are 24 black stars?
A. 16
B. 18
C. 20
D. 27

Answer 1

A) 16

Explanation:

because when you divide the black stars by the white stars you get 1.5 and then you say 24 divided by 1.5

Answer 2

A. 16

Explanation:

12 and 8

3 × 4 = 12

2 × 4 = 8

18 and 12

3 × 6 = 18

2 × 6 = 12

24 and ?

3 × 8 = 24

2 × 8 = 16