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The ratio of walkers to riders was 5 to 3. If 315 were walkers, how many riders were there?

The ratio of walkers to riders was 5 to 3. If 315 were walkers, how many riders were there?
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The ratio of walkers to riders was 5 to 3. If 315 were walkers, how many riders were there?

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5/3 = 315/x
5*x = 5x
3*315 = 945
5x = 945
5x/5 = 945/5
x= 945/5
x=189

Final answer: The riders are 189
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