A group of 40 parents and children plan to go to the zoo.For safety, there must be one parent for each 4.00 children.Round your answers to two decimal places.
How many parents and how many children go to the zoo?

A) 10.00 parents and 40.00 children
B) 8.00 parents and 32.00 children
C) 40.00 parents and 10.00 children
D) 32.00 parents and 8.00 children

Question

A group of 40 parents and children plan to go to the zoo.For safety, there must be one parent for each 4.00 children.Round your answers to two decimal places. ​
How many parents and how many children go to the zoo?
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A) 10.00 parents and 40.00 children
B) 8.00 parents and 32.00 children
C) 40.00 parents and 10.00 children
D) 32.00 parents and 8.00 children

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Given the requirement of one parent for every four children, the total group of 40 people must be divided in a way that adheres to this ratio. Option B suggests 8 parents; multiplying 8 by 4 gives 32 children, which together makes a total of 40 people, fitting the requirement perfectly.

A Group of 40 Parents and Children Plan to Go