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6 February, 23:01

If the ratio of children to adults is 7:8 and there are 140 children at an amateur surfing competition, how many adults are in attendance?

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  1. 6 February, 23:17
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    160 Adults

    Step-by-step explanation:

    7/8=140/x

    7x = (140) (8)

    7x=1120

    7x/7=1120/7

    x=160
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