The ratio of men to women at a lecture is 2 to 5. A total of 63 people are at the lecture. How many are men? Explain how you found your answer,

Set up a proportion, cross multiply, and solve for x.

2/7 = x/63

Thank you sooo much!!

18

You're very welcome.

Why is it 2/7. Not 2/5??

18 is correct

Kathy, this was a really terirfic session. I will be doing Math Support (G10) next year, and would really like to keep in touch if possible! Liam O'Shea (Suzhou Singapore International School)

i got 25.2

Cuz 7 is the total of the ratio added together

idk how to do this problem can someone help me pls?