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The ratio of adults to children in a cinema audience is 3:4. There are 84 adults. work out the number of children.

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The ratio of adults to children in a cinema audience is 3:4. There are 84 adults. work out the number of children.

4/3 X 84=112 children

Guest Jan 24, 2016

Guest · Answer 1 · 2016-01-24T06:06:44

The ratio of adults to children in a cinema audience is 3:4. There are 84 adults. work out the number of children.

4/3 X 84=112 children

Guest · Answer 2 · 2016-01-25T01:59:15

Set it up as a ratio 3/4 = 84/x where 'x' = # children then solve for 'x'

3/4 = 84/x

x = 84 (4/3)

x = 112 children