The ratio of boys to girls trying out for school soccer is 5:3. 25 boys are trying out for soccer. How many boys and girls are trying out?

Question

The ratio of boys to girls trying out for school soccer is 5:3. 25 boys are trying out for soccer. How many boys and girls are trying out

Answer 1

ratio of  boys to girls = 5: 3

 

number of boys = 25

number of girls = x

 

5 : 3 = 25 : x

 

5/3 = 25/x

 

do cross multiplication

5x = 75

x = 15

 

no. of girls = 15

so total = 15+25 =40

Answer 2

5/3  = 25/x 

x = 15 girls

25 boys + 15 girls = 40