For every 12 students that wore sneakers, there were 9 students that wore boots. How many students wore sneakers if 24 students

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3 years ago

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For every 12 students that wore sneakers, there were 9 students that wore boots. How many students wore sneakers if 24 students

wore boots? *
A. 36 students wore sneakers
B. 18 students wore sneakers
C. 32 students wore sneakers
D. 40 students wore sneakers
Which one is right?
PLS HELP ME

Mathematics

2 answers:

Olenka [21] · Answer 1 · 2022-02-14T12:25:04+03:00

Olenka [21]3 years ago

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Answer:

C (32)

Step-by-step explanation:

12 sneakers / 9 boots = x sneakers / 24 boots

the ratio is 4:3 so divide 24 by 3 and multiply by 4

12 / 9 = (24 / 3 x 4) / 24

12 / 9 = 32 / 24

32 students wore sneakers

aksik [14] · Answer 2 · 2022-02-14T14:24:53+03:00

aksik [14]3 years ago

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A) 36 students wore sneakers
Steps:
For every 9 students that wore boots 12 wore sneakers if 24 students wore boots that mean 24/9= 3 and so u would have to multiply 12•3 and get 36