SOLUTION: Can someone help me out there? be solved using proportin(which in turn uses ratios).one of the best example Describe an application for the use of ratios or proportions and how

Question 40679: Can someone help me out there?
be solved using proportin(which in turn uses ratios).one of the best example
Describe an application for the use of ratios or proportions and how can an application problem be useful in my daily life.
Thanks,
Lyn

Answer by zrake(1) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
dear lyn,
DEAR LYN,
in everyday life many problens can be solves using ratios and proportions one good ratio /proportion is the work-hours and workmen ratio.for eg.if u wanna know that if it takes 5 workers to build a house in ten days how many workers do u need to complete the house in five days.this is inverse or indirect proportion since the more people the less the time therefore.
men:days
5 : 10
x :5
therfore x=10* 5 /5
therefore it takes 10 men to finish the work in 5 days.
i hope this is the correct answer to your question.if it is not i apologise .i also request your pardon for any spelling mistake. thankyou
P.S.-YOU CAN CHECK THE WORD PROBLEMS.THEY WILL SURELY GIVE YOU A HINT ON TEH APPLICATIONS OF PROPORTION IN A PERSONS DAILY LIFE.sorry for the capslock
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