SOLUTION: The ratio of 5th graders to 6th graders in a chess club was 5:4. There were 32 6th graders. How many 5th graders were there in the club?

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Question 1082482: The ratio of 5th graders to 6th graders in a chess club was 5:4. There were 32 6th graders. How many 5th graders were there in the club?

Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
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5:4
x:32
This can be cross-multiplied
160=4x
x=40 fifth graders.
Also can multiply the 4 by 8 to get 32
that means multiply the 5 by 8 for 40