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25 August, 10:52

The local day care facility has a ratio of 1 adult for every 6 children how many adults are working if there are 42 children

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  1. 25 August, 11:50
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    1/6 = x / 42 ... 1 adult to 6 kids = x adults to 42 kids

    cross multiply because this is a proportion

    (6) (x) = (1) (42)

    6x = 42

    x = 42/6

    x = 7 ... so there are 7 adults to 42 kids
  2. 25 August, 12:55
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    Since theres 1 adult per 6 children just divide 42 by 6 and you've got the answer! : D
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