Amanda H.
asked • 08/27/15Solve using proportions
At a stable, the ratio of groomers to horses is 2:7. There are 8 groomers at the stable. How many horses are there?
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Michael J. answered • 08/27/15
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Applying SImple Math to Everyday Life Activities
Ratios are always equivalent and they are similar to fractions.
groomers / horses
2 / 7 = 8 / x
where x is the number of horses
Cross multiply to solve for x.
2x = 56
x = 28
There are 28 horses.
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Amanda H.
08/27/15