Question

In the school band, the ratio of woodwinds to brass is 17 : 8. What percent of the band are brass?

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

The ratio of woodwinds to brass= 17:8

So,

Taking woodwinds as 17x and brass as 8x

The total = 17x + 8x = 25x

Now,

Percent of band is brass

=Brass * 100 / total

= 17x * 100 / 25x

= 17*100/25 (x gets cancelled)

= 17*4

= 68%

Hence, 68% of the band is brass

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