Question

In a class with 28 students, there are 19 boys. What is the ratio of girls to boys? 9:19 19:28 19:9 28:9​

Answer 1

Answer: 9:19

Step-by-step explanation: The total number of students is 28.

Subtract the number of boys, 19

28 - 19 = 9 girls

Use those numbers for the ratio.

girls:boys

9:19

Answer 2

9:19

Explanation:

Total number of students = 28

Number of boys = 19

Number of girls = Total number of students - Number of boys = 28-19 = 9

Therefore, ratio of girls to boys = Number of girls/Number of boys = 9/19 = 9:19