Question

The ratio of stars to circles is 3 to 2. If

there are 28 circles, then how many stars are there?

Answer 1

42

Explanation:

3 to 2 can be represented as 3/2. Remember the numerator represents stars while the denominator represents circles. Set up a proportion the criss multiply. This ratio would be 3/2 = x/28. First multiply 28 x 3 and set it equal to 2x. This gives you 84=2x. Divide 2 by each side and you will get 42 stars.