Question

The ratio of soccer balls to players is 5:15

Write this ratio as a fraction, then explain
how many there are per ball.

Answer 1

`(1 soccerball)/(3 players)`

Explanation:

The ratio of soccer balls to players is 5:15

`(Soccer balls)/(players) = (5)/(15) \\\\`

Simplify. Divide common factors (5):

`(Soccer balls)/(players) = ((5)/(15)/(5)/(5) ) = (1)/(3)`

There are 3 players per soccer ball.

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