kkbunny6316 kkbunny6316
  • 03-11-2016
  • Mathematics
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Sweet t noticed the ratio of long boards to short boards was 1:4. If there were 35 surfboards at the beach, how many were short boards? Guys thanks for answering my questions!! :) :p

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mmewaffles
mmewaffles mmewaffles
  • 03-11-2016
I believe the answer is 28 short boards
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mozarth11
mozarth11 mozarth11
  • 03-11-2016
long/short = 1/4
short = ...
L/s = 1/4
L+s = 35
(L+s)/(1+4) = 35/5 = 7
L/1 = 7 --> L = 7
s/4 = 7 --> s = 28 (28 shorts)
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