Question

A movie theater has 24 screens. The ratio of action films tp other films currently showing on all screens 1:2. How many action films are currently showing?

Answer 1

Answer: Currently 8 action films are being shown

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1

Ratio of action film to other films = 1:2

which means 1 action movie would be shown for every 2 other films

Total  ratio =  1+2 = 3

Step 2

Number of action films shown = ratio of action film/ total ratio  x 24 screens

= 1/3 x 24 = 8

Number of other films shown = ratio of other films/ total ratio  x 24 screens

= 2/3 x 24 = 16

Currently 8 action films and 16 other films are being shown