SOLUTION: the ratio of dancers to singers is 2;3. if there are 46 students in the class but 6 are not participants, how many each ( dancers and singers) are participating?

Question 903705: the ratio of dancers to singers is 2;3. if there are 46 students in the class but 6 are not participants, how many each ( dancers and singers) are participating?

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

 

Hi

Let x represent the constant of proportionality

2x + 3x = 40

5x = 40

x = 8

16 dancers, 24 singers participating 

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