A farmer has 5 sheep for every 2 cows. He has 30 sheep. How many cows does he have?

Question

5:2 sheep to cows, he has 30 sheep, how many cows does he have?

Answer 1

Rachele, ratios are just like fractions.

 

5/2 = 30/x

 

Cross multiplying...

 

5x = 60

x = 12

 

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