Question

In Owen's class, there are 15 girls and 12 boys. Write the ratio of boys to girls.

Answer 1

Answer: 4:5

Explanation:

To simplify the ratio 12:15, divide both numbers by the GCF of the 2 numbers (3). This gives you the simplified ratio, 4:5.

Answer 2

4 : 5

Explanation:

boys : girls

12 15

Divide each by 3

12/3 : 15/3

4 : 5