Question

The ratio of girls to boys in a a chess club was 4 : 4. There were 24 boys. How many total members were there in the club?

Answer 1

48 members

Explanation:

Add the numbers in the ratio: 4+4=8

Divide: 24boys/4=6

Multiply: 6*8=48

Now we know there are 48 people. Take it a step forward..how many girls?

EASY!

4*6=24 girls

We know this works because 24+24=48

*Note: the 4's come from the ratio*