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hmays16
hmays16 hmays16
  • 24-03-2017
  • Mathematics
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The ratio of swimmers to runners in a biathlon is 5:2. There are 60 swimmers. How many runners are there?

Select one:

A5
B24
C25
D60

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texaschic101
texaschic101 texaschic101
  • 24-03-2017

5/2 = 60/x
cross multiply
5x = 120
x = 120/5
x = 24 <====

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kyokkirigiri100
kyokkirigiri100 kyokkirigiri100
  • 24-03-2017

First you set your equation like this 
r:60
5:2

you divide 60 and 2 to see how much the difference is
then you multiply 5 and the answer to 60/2 to get R. Hope This helps

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