SOLUTION: in a theatre, the ratio of adults to children is 9 to 14. If there are 460 people on the theater, how mamny childrens are there

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Question 871141: in a theatre, the ratio of adults to children is 9 to 14. If there are 460 people on the theater, how mamny childrens are there
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Hi
Let x representthe constant of proportionality

9x + 14x = 460
13x = 460
x = 20
14*20 = 280 Children (180 Adults)
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