Question

The ratio of soccer balls to players is 5:15

Answer 1

Answer:

$\frac{1 soccerball}{3 players}$

Step-by-step explanation:

The ratio of soccer balls to players is 5:15

$\frac{Soccer balls}{players} = \frac{5}{15}$

Simplify. Divide common factors (5):

$\frac{Soccer balls}{players} = (\frac{5}{15}/\frac{5}{5} ) = \frac{1}{3}$

There are 3 players per soccer ball.

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Answer 2

Answer:

5/15

Step-by-step explanation:

There are 5 soccer balls for every 15 players.