Question

The ratio of students that ride the bus as compared to those that walk is 10:1. Does this school have more students that ride the bus or walk? how so you know?

Answer 1

• more that ride the bus
• 10:1 is more than 1:1

Explanation:

riders : walkers = 10 : 1

The ratio tells you that 10 students ride the bus for every 1 student that walks. Since 10 is more than 1, more students ride the bus.

We know more students are riders, because we know that 10 is more than 1.