SOLUTION: Hello, I am having trouble solving this problem: "If 1487 adults and 912 children attended the concert, what was the approximate ratio of adults to children?" Also, if

Question 1019858: Hello,
I am having trouble solving this problem:
"If 1487 adults and 912 children attended the concert, what was the approximate ratio of adults to children?"
Also, if you don't mind, could you show me the formula?
Thank you.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

"If 1487 adults and 912 children attended the concert, what was the approximate ratio of adults to children?"
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ratio = 1487/912
=~ 1.63:1

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