Question

Two numbers are in the ratio of 2 to 3.

If the smaller number is 18, the larger number is _____.

Answer 1

2:3
18:27

Answer 2

1) 21
2) 27
3) 36
4) 54

those are the options

Answer 3

@Muzzack

Answer 4

set up a ratio let the unknown number = x you know the smaller number =18
2:3 = 18:x solve for x
to solve think of fractions with the LCD 3*x