Question

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

Answer 1

female : male

20 : 12

Now simplify by dividing both numbers by 4

20/4 : 12/4

5 : 3