Divide 72 rolls into 2 groups so the ratio is 3 to 5.

3 x an d 5 x 3 x + 5 x = 72 8 x = 72 ∣ d i v i d e b y 8 x = 9 3 x = 3 ∗ 9 = 27 5 x = 5 ∗ 9 = 45 R a t i o o f ro ll s : 27 : 45.

Answered by luana | 2024-06-10

3+5=8
72/8=9
9x3=27 9x5=45
27:45

Answered by craigc456 | 2024-06-10

To divide 72 rolls into two groups with a ratio of 3 to 5, we find that the first group will have 27 rolls and the second group will have 45 rolls. This is achieved by setting 3x and 5x, solving for x, and confirming the ratio. The result maintains the ratio 3:5 when simplified.
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Answered by luana | 2024-09-27