Math Problem Statement

A school requires 2 teachers for every 15 students. Write a proportion that gives the numbers t of teachers needed for 105 students.

Solution

To find the proportion that gives the number of teachers tt needed for 105 students, we start with the given ratio of 2 teachers for every 15 students. We set up a proportion as follows:

215=t105\frac{2}{15} = \frac{t}{105}

This equation states that the ratio of teachers to students remains the same for both cases.

Solving the Proportion

  1. Cross-multiply to solve for tt: 2×105=15×t2 \times 105 = 15 \times t 210=15t210 = 15t

  2. Divide both sides by 15: t=21015=14t = \frac{210}{15} = 14

Therefore, 14 teachers are needed for 105 students.

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions to expand your understanding:

  1. What if the school changes the requirement to 3 teachers for every 20 students? How many teachers would be needed for 140 students?
  2. If a school has 10 teachers, how many students can they accommodate under the original ratio?
  3. How would the proportion change if the number of teachers required increases to 5 for every 15 students?
  4. If there are 70 students, how many teachers are needed using the original proportion?
  5. Can you solve for the number of students if a school hires 8 teachers under the original ratio?

Tip: When setting up proportions, always ensure the units match on both sides of the equation (e.g., teachers with teachers, students with students).

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Proportions
Ratios

Formulas

\frac{2}{15} = \frac{t}{105}
Cross-multiplication: 2 * 105 = 15 * t

Theorems

Proportion Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8