Question

the ratio of students to teachers was 8 to 5 if there were 1400 students how many teachers are there?​

Answer 1

Answer:

There would be 875 teachers.

Step-by-step explanation:

8/5 equals 1.6.

1400 students / 1.6 = 875 teachers.

To check your work: 1400 students / 875 teachers = 1.6, which is the same ratio as 8 to 5.

Hope this helps!

Answer 2

Answer:

875

Step-by-step explanation:

8 units=1400

1unit=1400÷8=175

5units=875

or u can also write:

1400÷8×5=875