Question

The ratio of Males to females in the crowd at a rock concert is 5:4

Answer 1

Answer:

288 females

Step-by-step explanation:

We can write a proportion to solve, putting males over females

males         5                  360

------------ = ------------ = -------------

females         4                  x

Using cross products

5x = 360*4

5x =1440

Divide by 5

5x/5 = 1440/5

x = 288

There are 288 females

Answer 2

Answer:

The number of females is 288.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number of females be x.

5:4 = 360:x

We can write the equal ratios as a proportion.

5/4 = 360/x

Cross multiply:

5x = 360 * 4

5x = 1440

x = 288

Answer: The number of females is 288.