If 5/11 of the class are girls, what is the ratio of girls to boys?

Karsten Gabriel asked Feb 23, 2023

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Answer:

5:6

Explanation:

The entire class is 11/11.

Girls: 5/11 of the class.

Boys: 11/11 - 5/11 = 6/11

Ratio of girls to boys:
5/11 / 6/11 = 5/11 × 11/6 = 5/6

Answer: 5:6

Warbo answered Feb 28, 2023

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