Question

If 5/11 of the class are girls, what is the ratio of girls to boys?

Answer 1

5:6

Explanation:

The entire class is 11/11.

Girls: 5/11 of the class.

Boys: 11/11 - 5/11 = 6/11

Ratio of girls to boys:
5/11 / 6/11 = 5/11 × 11/6 = 5/6

Answer: 5:6