Question

The ratio of roosters to chickens is 2 to 8. If there are 5 roosters, how many chickens are there? Complete the ratio table to solve.

Answer 1

20 chickens

Explanation:

2/8= 5/x

2 times 2.5 is 5, 8 times 2.5 is 20 the ratio is true if we write this:

2/8=5/20

Therefore, with 5 roosters, there are 20 chickens.