Question

6.1

2. There were 6 small buses to take 45 students to a soccer game. Which
ratio accurately compares the number of students to the number of buses?
A 3:1
B 3:15
C 3:15
D 1:5

Answer 1

The answer is 3:15 because 3 is equal to 6 and 15 is equal to 45.

Answer 2

15:2

Explanation:

The ratio of students to buses is ...

students : buses = 45 : 6 = (15*3) : (2*3) = 15 : 2

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