Question

The ratio of right-handed to left-handed people in a coffee shop is 16:4.

What fraction of people are left-handed? Give your answer in its simplest form.

Answer 1

1/5

Explanation:

There is a total of 20 people. 4 out of 20 of them are left-handed. 4/20 simplified is 2/10. 2/10 simplified is 1/5.