Question

There were 62

females and 217
males present at the high school pep rally. Find the ratio of males to the total number of people present. Express as a simplified ratio.

Answer 1

62 + 217 = 279 total
217:279 (simplify)
7:9
The ratio is 7:9

Answer 2

7 : 9

Explanation:

62 + 217 = 279

total: 279

females: 62

males: 217

males : total = 217 : 279

217 and 279 are divisible by 31

217 : 279 = 7 : 9