You can set this up as an algebraic equation using the ratio:

=

where x = number of skiers
Cross multiply:
x + 1250 = 2x
Solve for x:
-x = -1250
x=1250
To find the number of snowboarders, add 1250.
1250 + 1250 = 2500
1250 skiers and 2500 snowboarders bought season passes.
Answer:
-3 and -2
Step-by-step explanation:
A better explanation...
(positive)(positive)= positive
(positive)(negative)= negative
(negative)(negative)= positive
(negative)(positive)= negative
Answer:
3/4
Step-by-step explanation:
The zero at the end of the number is not important, so you are left with 0.75
Basically, you can think of it as 75 is three-fourths of 100, so the fraction would be 3/4. (and 3/4 is completely simplified)
Answer:
The answer is 2 1/2 or in mixed form 5/2
Hope I helped :)