Question

The ratio of boys to girls in Janice's classroom is 3:5, and there are a total of 32 students in the class. Using completesentences, explain how you could draw a tape diagram to represent this situation. In your answer, draw a diagramand make sure to include what quantity each bar represents.

Answer 1

Teh ratio of boys to girls in JAnice's classroom is 3:5

Total number of students 32

Let the ratio constant is K

So,

The equation will be

3K + 5K=32

8K=32

K=32/8

K=4

So,

the boys will be

4 + 4 + 4 =3K =12

The number of girls will be :

4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 = 5K =20