Question

Paul bakes loaves of bread and bread rolls in the ratio of 2:5. If he bakes 750 bread rolls, how many loaves will he bake?

Answer 1

300 loaves

Explanation:

the 5 part of the ratio refers to 750 bread rolls , then

750 ÷ 5 = 150 ← value of 1 part of the ratio , so

2 × 150 = 300 ← number of loaves baked