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In Ms. Sanchez's class, there are 20 female students and 12 male students. Which ratio can be used to express female students to male students in simplest form?

A. 3 to 5
B. 20/12
C. 5/3
D. 20:12
(Keep in mind that B and C are fractions)

User Huntrods
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Hello!

The ratio of female to male students is 20:12 since there are 20 females and 12 males

The answer is D)20:12

Hope this helps!
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