SOLUTION: The ratio to adults to children is 5:3, there are 144 people. How many adults are there?

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Question 732674: The ratio to adults to children is 5:3, there are 144 people. How many adults are there?
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Divide 144 by 8 (5 plus 3), then multiply the result by 5.

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