SOLUTION: I have two different types of ratio word problems that I"m hung up on. I'm not get the equation I think. Problem 1: If the ratio o freshmen to sophmores it 4:5 and there are 120

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Question 290464: I have two different types of ratio word problems that I"m hung up on. I'm not get the equation I think.
Problem 1: If the ratio o freshmen to sophmores it 4:5 and there are 120 freshmen how many sophmores are there?
Problem 2: A softball players batting average is the ration of hits made to the number of times at bat. If Sylvia's batting average is 0.40 how many hits did she get in 25 times at bat?
thank you for the help!
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
One problem at a time and limit of 4 problems a day.
They are not different types of ratio problems just different numbers and words.
No similar problems.
This should be in word problems. You even said they are word problems.