? Stuck on Algebra Problem?

[LearnFromHome]

Can you please explain to me how to work this out.

The ratio of hits so far this season for your favorite 4 baseball players is 2: 3: 4: 6. If they have 180 hits all together, how many hits do they each have?

Thank you in advance!!!!
Judy

[Laura Corin]

I would do it by adding all the ratio numbers together (2+3+4+6=15). Then divide 180 by the result (180/15=12). Then multiply each of the ratio numbers by 12 to make 24, 36, 48 and 72. Add those back together to check your result (24+36+48+72=180).

Best wishes

Laura

[Jean in Wisc]

I would do it by adding all the ratio numbers together (2+3+4+6=15). Then divide 180 by the result (180/15=12). Then multiply each of the ratio numbers by 12 to make 24, 36, 48 and 72. Add those back together to check your result (24+36+48+72=180).

Best wishes

Laura

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