How many girls are in math class from 1:4 is there are 24 boys

Question

The ratio of girls to boys in math class is 1:4. There are 24 boys in math class. How many girls are in math class?

Answer 1

This is a fraction multiplication problem.

1/4 x 24 or 1/4 x 24.

When multiplying fractions, change whole number to a fraction format and multiply each number separately.

1/4. X. 24/1 is 24x1 = 24 and 4x1 = 4

24/4 = 6. So answer is 6.