Question

Divide 64 bundles of newspapers into two groups so the ratio is 3 to 5.

Answer 1

Answer:

24 newspapers

40 newspapers

Step-by-step explanation:

the sum of ratios = 3 + 5 = 8

total newspapers in the first group = $\frac{3}{8}$ x 64 = 24 newspapers

total newspapers in the second group = $\frac{5}{8}$ x64 = 40 newspapers