In a zoo, deer and lions are in the ratio of $5 : 2$ . If there are $20$ deer then how many lions are there ?

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Solution

The correct option is C $8$
Let number of Deer $= 5 x$
And number of lions $= 2 x$
Given number of deer $= 20$
$\Rightarrow 5 x = 20$
$\Rightarrow x = \frac{20}{5} = 4$
Thus, number of lions $= 2 x = 2 \cdot 4 = 8$

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In a zoo, deer and lions are in the ratio of 5:2. If there are 20 deer then how many lions are there ?

The correct option is C 8Let number of Deer =5xAnd number of lions =2xGiven number of deer =20⇒5x=20⇒x=205=4Thus, number of lions =2x=2⋅4=8

In a zoo, deer and lions are in the ratio of $5 : 2$ . If there are $20$ deer then how many lions are there ?

The correct option is C $8$
Let number of Deer $= 5 x$
And number of lions $= 2 x$
Given number of deer $= 20$
$\Rightarrow 5 x = 20$
$\Rightarrow x = \frac{20}{5} = 4$
Thus, number of lions $= 2 x = 2 \cdot 4 = 8$