at a party, there are 72 people. The ratio of men to ladies to kids is 4 to 3 to 2.

at a party, there are 72 people. The ratio of men to ladies to kids is 4 to 3 to 2.

• How many men at the party?
• How many ladies at the party?
• How many kids at the party?

Our total ratio denominator is 4 + 3 + 2 = 9. To find the number of each type of person, we take their ratio divided by their ratio numerator times 72 people at the party

Calculate ratios:

• Men: 4/9 * 72 = 32
• Ladies: 3/9 * 72 = 24
• Kids: 2/9 * 72 = 16

Check our work:
Men + Ladies + Kids = 32 + 24 + 16
Men + Ladies + Kids = 72 <-- This checks out!