Feedback: Not quite! The ratio of pencils to pens is 5:3, so the total ratio of parts is 5 + 3 = 8. To find the number of pencils, calculate (5/8) × 40 = 25.
Feedback: Well done! The ratio of pencils to pens is 5:3, so the total ratio of parts is 5 + 3 = 8. To find the number of pencils, calculate (5/8) × 40 = 25.