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4 January, 05:37

The ratio of witches to mummies at a Halloween party is 2:3. There are 12 witches at a party. How many mummies are there at the party.

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  1. 4 January, 05:57
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    Given the 2:3 ratio, we know there are 2 witches for every 3 mummies.

    Cross multiply to solve the proportion for mummies.

    (2/3) = (12/m)

    2m = 36

    m = 18

    There were 18 mummies at the party.
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