Question

If 32 of the 92 people who swim at the ymca are adults , what is the ratio of adults to children who swim at the ymca. Write the ratio in the lowest terms as a fraction or with a colon

Answer 1

8:23

Explanation:

You can solve this problem by repeatedly dividing both numbers by 2. After dividing it by 2 a few times, you will find that you can't divide it anymore. Then your answer is whatever you numbers you have, in this case 8 and 23.