Question

The ratio of green houses to white houses on Winthrop Street is equal to

2 to 3. There are 60 white houses on Winthrop Street. How many green houses are there?
A 20 C 40
B 30 D 60

please show step by step

Answer 1

40 green houses

Explanation:

Because the ratio is given, you can use the criss-cross method.

2:3

?:60

All you do is multiply 60 by 2 then divide by 3

(60×2)/3=40

Answer 2

C

Explanation:

2:3 = x:60

3 → 60 (*20)

2*20=40