Question

In a first-aid kit the ratio of large bandages to small bandages is 3 to 2. Based on this ratio, how many large bandages are in the kit if there are a total of 80 bandages?
A. 32
B. 48
C. 16
D. 40

Answer 1

"the ratio of large bandages to small bandages is 3 to 2...there are a total of 80 bandages"

means

3x+2x = 80

for some value x

Answer 2

solve for x, then use that to compute 3x

Answer 3

i got B

Answer 4

me too

Answer 5

cool well thx for your help