Question

I need help with this (probably simple for you) ratio question. I need to know how to work it out

Answer 1

The first answer i know, 175:6428. But I need help with question B

Answer 2

hmm... do you know what value you'll divide 175 to get 1?

Answer 3

175?

Answer 4

right. so what number will you get if you divide 6428 by 175?

Answer 5

36.731428

Answer 6

right. so what is that to the nearest whole number?

Answer 7

37

Answer 8

there's your answer

Answer 9

Thank you so much, that was easier than I thought!!

Answer 10

if you want a formal explanation...that was proportion..

\[\frac{175}{6428} = \frac 1x\]
you need to solve for x so cross multiply
\[\implies 175x = 6428\]
divide both sides by 175
\[\implies \frac{6428}{175}\]

Answer 11

Great help! I fully understand that now

Answer 12

wonderful