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In Ms. Sanchez’s class, there are 20 female students and 12 male students. Which of the following expresses the ratio of female students to male students in simplest form? A. 3 to 5 B.20/12 C. 5/3 D. 20:12
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In Ms. Sanchez’s class, there are 20 female students and 12 male students. Which of the following expresses the ratio of female students to male students in simplest form?

A. 3 to 5
B.20/12
C. 5/3
D. 20:12

User Jason Tholstrup
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Answer:5/3

Explanation:

User Aldous
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female : male

20 : 12

Now simplify by dividing both numbers by 4

20/4 : 12/4

5 : 3
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