Question

Compare the number of black stars to the number of white

stars.
Black Stars
3
12
18
24
White Stars
2
8
12
?
If the ratio remains the same, how many white stars will
there be if there are 24 black stars?
OA) 16
OB) 18
OC) 20
OD) 27

Answer 1

16 white stars

Explanation:

3x8=24

2x8=16

Answer 2

OA) 16

Explanation:

? = 16

Since the number of White stars is 2/3 of the number of Black Stars, you would do 24 x 2/3 = 48/3 = 16

OR

24 x 2/3 = 8 x 2 = 16

Hope that helps!