Question

The birdwatching club has 20 members, 4 girls and 16 boys. what is the ratio of girls to boys in the birdwatching club?

A. 1 : 4
B. 4 : 1
C. 5 : 2

Answer 1

Given : There are 4 Girls and 16 Boys

⇒ The Ratio of Girls to Boys = 4 : 16

⇒ The Ratio of Girls to Boys = 1 : 4

Option A is the Answer

Answer 2

A. 1 : 4

Explanation:

4:16 (Girls to boys)

Find a common factor of both numbers. In this case, 4.

4 ÷ 4 = 1

16 ÷ 4 = 4

A. 1 : 4