Question

The Senate passed a bill by a ratio of 8 to 1. If 90 senators voted in all, how many voted for the bill?

Answer 1

Choices:
80
89
11.25
10

Answer 2

I think it is 89

Answer 3

no it is not that

Answer 4

oh, ok...ill go over it again

Answer 5

8 to 1 means for every nine that voted in favor, 8 voted for it and 1 against

Answer 6

8/9 * 90 = 80

Answer 7

8 to 1 gives 8/(8+1) = x/90 and then just solve for x.

Answer 8

what i mean to say is that for every 9 that VOTED , 8 voted for and 1 voted against

Answer 9

so by the same ratio, if 90 voted, then 80 voted for and 10 voted against

Answer 10

oh ok @satellite73

Answer 11

8/(8+1) = x/90 simplifies to 8/9 = x/90

Answer 12

ok!!! :)

Answer 13

thank you so much! :) <3

Answer 14

and if 45 voted, then 40 voted for it and 5 against
etc

Answer 15

which then gives x = (8/9)(90)

Answer 16

You're welcome!