Question

If every 1 in 20 plants will not bear fruit. If 200 plants are planted, how many will produce fruit?

Answer 1

Explanation:

If 1 /20 will not bear fruit then

19/20. Will bear fruit

use ratio method

19/20 = x/200

find x by finding an equivalent fraction

x = 190

190 plants will produce fruit

Answer 2

10 of 200 will not so 190 will produce fruit