Question

The ratio of boys who play soccer, hockey and

rugby at a high school is 6:4:5 respectively.
If there are 72 boys playing hockey, how many
boys are there altogether at this high school?

Answer 1

270

Explanation:

72 ÷ 4 = 18

6 + 5 = 11

18 × 11 = 198

198 + 72 = 270