There are 22 events at an indoor track and field meet. the ratio of track events to field events is 8: 3. how many of the events are track events? explain how you found your answer.

First, let's look at the ratio.
You also know that for every 8 indoor events, there is 3 field events.
Therefore, the amount of indoor events is 8 on 11 events total, as 8 + 3 = 11
 

Then, let's look at the actual number of events. If there is 22 events total, you need to solve this proportion :

Divide 40%5 and your answer is 8

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