Question

There are 36 students in the school choir. The ratio of girls to boys in the choir is

5:4. Two girls are absent from practice on Monday. What is the ratio of girls to
boys at choir practice on Monday?
A 3:4
C 9:8
B 5:2
D 10:7

Answer 1

C 9:8

Explanation:

total students = 36

5+4=9

5:4 = 20:16

20-2=18

ratio for monday = 18:16

=9:8