Question

The ratio of lambs to chickens is 3:1 respectively. If

there are 8 chickens, how many lambs are there?

Answer 1

24

Explanation:

Ratio of lambs to chickens is 3:1

So if chickens are 8 then lambs are 3 times more.

1u=8

3u=8×3

=24

Answer 2

Answer: 24

Explanation:

lambs : chickens

3:1

x:8

cross multiply

3x8 = 1(x)

24 = x

which means that there are 24 lambs