Question

The ratio of boys to total players in league soccer is 3:5. How many are there if there are 45 boys?

Answer 1

45:75

Explanation:

The original ratio tells you there are 3 boys to 5 players total. If you divide the given amount of boys (45) by the original (3) then you get 15 (this is what you would use to find the players) 15 x 5= 75, so your answer is 45 boys to 75 players.

Answer 2

Explanation:

since 3 * 15 = 45, we know that we have to multiply 5 by 15. so the ratio would be 45:75. I hope this helps!