SOLUTION: in a theatre, the ratio of adults to children is 9 to 14. If there are 460 people on the theater, how mamny childrens are there

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Question 871141: in a theatre, the ratio of adults to children is 9 to 14. If there are 460 people on the theater, how mamny childrens are there
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Hi 

Let x representthe constant of proportionality

14%2F9+=+%28460-x%29%2Fx

9x + 14x = 460

 13x = 460

   x = 20

14*20 = 280 Children   (180 Adults)

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180%2F280+=+9%2F14

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