Question

A hospital employs a total of 77 nurses and doctors. The ratio of nurses to doctors is 9:2. How many nurses are employed at the hospital? How many doctors are employed at the hospital?

Answer 1

1) 9+2 = 11
2) 77 / 11 = 7
3) ratio of nurces is 9 so 7*9=63 nurses
4) ratio of doctors: 2 so 7*2= 14 doctors