Question

In a class full of men and women,

2/5 of the class are women. What is the ratio of men to women in its simplest form?

Answer 1

3:5

Explanation:

Men : Women

3 : 5

Answer 2

3:2

Explanation

The sum of the ratio of both male and female should give 1

So, subtract the ratio of women from 1 to get ratio of men.

1 - 2/5 = 3/5

Ratio of men is 3/5

Ratio of women is 2/5

Ratio of men to women is

3/5 ÷ 2/5

3/5 x 5/2

3/2 or 3:2