Question

The ratio of girls and boys participating in sports at ESTM is 4:5. If the number of girls is 153,

determine the number of boys participating in sports.

Answer 1

191 boys

Explanation:

4/153 = 5/x

4x = 153 * 5

4x = 765

x = 765/4

x = 191.25

There are 191 boys.