Question

Share 96 sheep in the ratio 7:1:4

Answer 1

The answer is 56 : 8 : 32

Explanation:

7 + 1 + 4 = 12

7/12 x 96 = 56

1/2 x 96 = 8

4/12 x 96 = 32

Answer 2

56:8:48

Explanation:

1] add th eratio numbers together

7+1+4=12

2} write the ratio as fractions

7/12 1/12 4/12

3] use the formula (ration number/total number * number of sheeps)

a] 7/12 * 96 = 56

b] 1/12 * 96 = 8

c] 4/12 * 96 = 48

3] write your answer as a ration

7 : 1 : 4 = 56 : 8 : 48