Question

when creating playlists for dances, dj lew likes to maintain a ratio of 4 hip hop songs : 3 country songs : 1 slow song. use a tape diagram to determine each answer. suppose dj lew wants to put 36 hip hop songs on the playlist. how many total songs will be on the playlist?

Explanation:

Step1: Find the multiplier

The ratio of hip hop songs is 4. We have 36 hip hop songs. So the multiplier is $36 \div 4 = 9$.

Step2: Calculate total parts in ratio

The total parts in the ratio (4 : 3 : 1) is $4 + 3 + 1 = 8$.

Step3: Find total songs

Multiply the total parts by the multiplier: $8 \times 9 = 72$.

Answer:

72