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There are 144 people in an audience. The ratio of adults to children is 5 to 3. How many are adults?

There are 144 people in an audience. The ratio of adults to children is 5 to 3. How many are adults?
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There are 144 people in an audience. The ratio of adults to children is 5 to 3. How many are adults?

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5:3....added = 8 5/8(144) = 720/8 = 90 adults 3/8(144) = 432/8 = 54 children
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5:3....added = 8

5/8(144) = 720/8 = 90 adults
3/8(144) = 432/8 = 54 children
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