Suppose an orchestra has 40 members. If the ratio of string instrument players to all other players is 2:3, how many members play string instruments?
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Let the no. of string players and other players be 2x and 3x respectively.
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2x + 3x = 40
5x = 40
x = 8
no. of string players = 2x
= 2 (8)
= 16 Ans.
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Answer: 16
Explanation:
The ratio is 2:3
Add the numbers- 2+3=5
Divide 40 and 5- 40/5=8
Multiply 8 by the numbers- 2*8=16 string instuments 3*8=24 other players
Check answer- 16+24=40
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