Question

Toys-4-U has the same ratio of books to stuffed animals on its shelves as Evelyn (12:30). Which of these could be the number of books and stuffed animals in the store? Choose all the correct answers. A. 36 books, 126 stuffed animals b. 60 books, 84 stuffed animals c. 48 books, 120 stuffed animals d. 90 books, 36 stuffed animals e. 45 books, 18 stuffed animals

Answer 1

c. 48 books, 120 stuffed animals

Explanation:

Evelyn

Ratio of books to stuffed animals

12 : 30 = 2 : 5

Checking all options

A. 36 books, 126 stuffed animals

36 : 126

6 : 21

2 : 7

b. 60 books, 84 stuffed animals

60 : 84

10 : 14

5 : 7

c. 48 books, 120 stuffed animals

4 : 10

2 : 5

d. 90 books, 36 stuffed animals

90 : 36

15 : 6

5 : 2

e. 45 books, 18 stuffed animals

45 : 18

5 : 2

The correct answer is option c. 48 books, 120 stuffed animals