the ratio of girls to boys in the sixth grade is 5:3. If there are 400 sixth graders, how many boys are there?
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Given expression : .
We need to apply power property of logs to rewrite it.
According to log rule of exponents:
If we compare given expression with the rule the exponent part is f, base is 6.
Therefore, we need to bring exponent f in front of log.
Therefore, .
(I crossed simplify)
Next cross multiply;
3b = 1
b = 1/3
To check if the statement is true just substitute the value of b in the equation;
3b = 1
3(1/3) = 1
1 = 1