Question

At a party the ratio of males to females is 5:3.
There are 15 males. How many females are there?

Answer 1

Answer:

9 females

Step-by-step explanation:

Original ratio is 5:3 meaning to get 15 males you need to multiply by 3

which gives you 15 males.

Now do the same for females and multiply by 3 giving you your answer

9!