Question

The ratio of adults to children is 16 to 10. If there are 40 adults, how many children are there? Complete the ratio table to find the number of children.

Adults 16 8 40
Children 10

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the ratio be x

16 x and 10 x

children = 10 x

adult =16x

total = 40

ATQ

10 x+ 16x = 40

26× = 40

×= 40/26

×= 20/13

Answer 2

Answer:    25

Step-by-step explanation:

     Ratio: 16:10

     Number of adults=40

     So,

         16     =     40

         10            x

• 16(x) =    40(10)                 [ CROSS-MULTIPLICATION ]
• 16x    =      400                   [ TRANSPOSE 16 TO THE RIGHT }
•   x     =      25