SOLUTION: The ratio of fish to ducks was 5 to 2. There are 28 in all, how many were fish?

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Question 398339: The ratio of fish to ducks was 5 to 2. There are 28 in all, how many were fish?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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The ratio of fish to ducks was 5 to 2. There are 28 in all, how many were fish?
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5:2 is the same as 5x:2x where 5x is # of fish and 2x is # of ducks.
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Equation:
5x + 2x = 28
7x = 28
x = 4
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# of fish = 5x = 20
# of ducks = 2x = 8
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Cheers,
Stan H.