Question

Swim team members can race or dive. At a meet, 18 members race. The ratio of racers to divers is 6:2. How many members are on the team?

Answer 1

24

Explanation:

If the ratio of racers to divers is 6:2 then compare that to 18:x

6 times 3 is 18

2 times 3 is 6

x is 6

Now add 6 and 18

You get 24