Question

In the PE closet, there are 4

soccer balls for every 3 volleyballs. The PE
closet has 24 soccer balls. How many
volleyballs are in the PE closet?

Answer 1

18

Explanation:

4/3 is the ratio of soccer balls to volley balls

4/3=24/x

4x=24*3

4x=72

x=18

Answer 2

18

Explanation:

4/3 is the ratio of soccer balls to volley balls

4/3=24/x

4x=24*3

4x=72

x=18