Question

At Emily's summer camp, there are

Answer 1

Answer:

15 counselors

Step-by-step explanation:

The ratio of counselors to girls is 6:40. Set this as a proportion:

$\frac{6}{40}$=$\frac{x}{100}$

Cross multiply to solve: 6×100=40x

600=40x

x=15

To satisfy the ratio, there needs to be 15 counselors for 100 girls.

Answer 2

Answer:

15

Step-by-step explanation:

3 counselors for every 20 girls