A ratio of 5:3 means there were 8 parts of something. And 5 of the 8 parts said "yes." And 5/8ths of 240 = (5/8)*(240) = 5 * (240/8) = 5 * 30 = 150. So, 150 people said "yes.'
A ratio of 5:3 means there were 8 parts of something. And 5 of the 8 parts said "yes." And 5/8ths of 240 = (5/8)*(240) = 5 * (240/8) = 5 * 30 = 150. So, 150 people said "yes.'
