Question

There are 42 books and Ms. Nora's class Library.Some books are paperback,and some books are hardcover.There are 18 paperback books in her library.

What is the ratio of the paperback to hardcover books in Ms. Nora's library?
A- 3:7
B- 3:4
C- 4:7
D- 4:3

Answer 1

Answer: 3:7

bc you have the number of paperback books 18 and you have to turn that into a fraction over 42 so: 18/42 now you have to simplify to the smallest amount possible with full numbers: which gets you 3:7