Question

The total number of students in a community class is 140. Of these students, 60 are male.

Don't forget to write all fraction answers in simplest form!!!
a) Give the ratio of males to females as a fraction.
b) Give the ratio of females to males as a fraction.
c) Give the ratio of males to total number of students as a fraction.
d) Give the ratio of total number of students to females as a fraction.

Answer 1

Explanation:

a fraction is x/y.

so, now we need to put the numbers in as defined. yes, and then simplify.

140 students, 60 are male. that means 140 - 60 = 80 are female.

a)

60/80 = 6/8 = 3/4

b)

80/60 = 8/6 = 4/3

c)

60/140 = 6/14 = 3/7

d)

140/80 = 14/8 = 7/4