1. The ratio of apples to oranges is 3 to 2. If you have 30 apples, how many oranges do you have?

2. The ratio of dogs to cats is 5 to 3. If there are 20 dogs, how many cats are there?

3. The ratio of honey bees to hives is 10,000 to 3. If there are 9 hives, how many honey bees are there?

4. The ratio of computers to desk is 2 to 3. If there are 15 desk, how many computers are there?

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Axel Davis

2 May, 08:41

1. The ratio of apples to oranges is 3 to 2. If you have 30 apples, how many oranges do you have?

2. The ratio of dogs to cats is 5 to 3. If there are 20 dogs, how many cats are there?

3. The ratio of honey bees to hives is 10,000 to 3. If there are 9 hives, how many honey bees are there?

4. The ratio of computers to desk is 2 to 3. If there are 15 desk, how many computers are there?

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Abigayle Richard · Answer 1

1. You have 20 oranges. 3 x 10 = 30. So you do the same with oranges. 2 x 10 = 20

2. 12 cats. 20/5 x 3 = 12

3. 30,000. 3 x 3 = 9. 10,000 x 3 = 30,000

4. 15/3 x 2 = 10