Question

The ratio of male to female spectators at ice hockey games is 4:5. At the Steelers' last match,4500 men watched the match. What was the total attendance at the game?

Answer 1

There were 10,125 people in attendance of the game<span />

Answer 2

4500/4= 1,125 <-- This is the scale that we'll use to balance the ratio.
5 * 1,125= 5,625

There are 4500 men and 5625 women, so the total attendance is, 10,125.