The ratio of the distances a driver and a 2 iron can propel a golf ball is 5 to 4. If a golfer averages a distance of 200 yards with a 2 iron, how far should she average with a driver. I get 250 yards is that right? 5/4=x/200 is ratio set-up
To solve this problem, you correctly set up the ratio 5/4 = x/200, where x represents the distance the golfer should average with a driver.
To find the value of x, you can cross-multiply and solve for x. Multiplying both sides of the equation by 200, we get:
5 * 200 = 4 * x
1000 = 4x
Divide both sides of the equation by 4:
1000/4 = x
250 = x
Therefore, you are correct. The golfer should average a distance of 250 yards with a driver.