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19-02-2021
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The ratio of destroyers to battleships in the navy is 20:15. If the total number of boats is 105, how many battleships are there?

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19-02-2021

Answer:

45

Step-by-step explanation:

20:15 the ratio can be turned to a fraction

20/15

simplify

4/3

so now add the numerator and the denominator and get 7

then do 105/7=15

and then you do

4x15=60 (Destroyers)

3x15=45 (Battleships)

45 is your answer

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