Question

Mr.Adams has 15 sheets of construction paper for every 5 students. If Mr.Adams has 60 sheets of construction, how many studrnts are in class. Make a ratio table to show how yoi sopved the proption.​

Answer 1

The ratio of construction paper to students is 15:5

Method 1:
15:5 is the same as 3:1
For every student there are 3 construction paper
60 divided by 3 is 20
There are 20 students in class

Method 2:
Ratio is 15:5
60 sheets in total
60 divided by 15 is 4
4 times 5 is 20
There are 20 students in class