Question

The Rangers won 5 of their first 8 games. At this rate,how many games should the Rangers win out of 56 games? F. 28 games. G. 32 games. H. 35 games. I. 37 games.

Answer 1

Answer: H. 35 games

Step-by-step explanation: Set up a proportion.

5/8 = X/56

Cross multiply.

5 x 56 = 280

8 x X = 8x

The cross multiplied equation will be 280=8x.

Divide by 8 in order to isolate x.

x=35

They will win 35 games.

Answer 2

Answer:

The answer is H. 35 games