Question

Ms. Micheals surveyed her class on whether they preferred free time at the beginning of class or at the end of class. If the ratio of students who prefer free time at the beginning of class to students who prefer free time at the end of class is 13 over 17, what does the ratio 13 over 17 represent?

17 students prefer free time at the beginning of class, and 13 students prefer free time at the end of class.
17 students prefer free time at the beginning of class, and 30 students prefer free time at the end of class.
30 students prefer free time at the beginning of class, and 13 students prefer free time at the end of class.
13 students prefer free time at the beginning of class, and 17 students prefer free time at the end of class.

Answer 1

4. 13 students prefer free time at the beginning of class, and 17 students prefer free time at the end of class.

Explanation:

The ratio 13 over 17 represents that 13 students prefer free time at the beginning of class, and 17 students prefer free time at the end of class. So, the correct answer is:

4. 13 students prefer free time at the beginning of class, and 17 students prefer free time at the end of class.