write a proportion for each problem then find the missing term
1.)the ratio of 2 numbers is 3:5. the larger is 30.what is the smallest number?
2.)the ratio of male teacher to female teacher in our class school is 2:9.if there are female teachers.how many teachers are male?
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Answer:
1. 3:5=n:30
(3)(30) = 5n
90 = 5n
5 5
n = 18
Answer:
1. 24:30
2. 2
I'm not sure in no.2