During a checkers game, there are 16 pieces left. The ratio of black to red is 3 : 5. How many black pieces are on the board? There are black pieces on the board.

Answer 1

Ratio of 3:5 black to red. First add 3+5 = 8

So, 3/8 of the 16 are black and 5/8 of 16 are red

3/8 x 16 = 6 (Black)

5/8 x 16 = 10 (Red)