SOLUTION: The proportion of singers to dancers is 11:6. There are 66 total singers & dancers. How many dancers are there?

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Question 220653: The proportion of singers to dancers is 11:6. There are 66 total singers & dancers. How many dancers are there?
Answer by stanbon(57342) About Me  (Show Source):
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The proportion of singers to dancers is 11:6. There are 66 total singers & dancers. How many dancers are there?
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11:6 is the same as 11x:6x where dancers are 6x.
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Equation:
11x + 6x = 66
17x = 66
x = 66/17
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6x = 6(66/17) = 23.29.. (# of dancers)
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Comment: That doesn't sound like the proportion.
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Cheers,
Stan H.