Question

The ratio of the number of oranges in a fruit salad to people served is 9/40. If Lisa wants to serve 800 people, how many oranges will Lisa use?

Answer 1

180/800

Explanation:

if you multiply the numbers by 20 you can get your answer

Answer 2

180

Explanation:

9:40

?:800

9×20=180

40×20=800

it is a ratio. 9 oranges to 40 people. 40 times 20 is 800 so you do the same to 9 (which gives you 180)