Answer:
In the audience, there are 90 adults and 54 children
Step-by-step explanation:
If we have 5 adults for every 3 children, we would continue this pattern by saying we have 10 adults for every 6 children, 15 adults for every 9 children, and so on.
We can express this situation into an equation by saying 5x + 3x = 144
8x = 144
x = 18
So now we know there are 5(18) = 90 adults for every 3(18) = 54 children
In the audience, there are 90 adults and 54 children
