Answer: 5 : 8
Explanation:
The ratio of seventh graders to sixth grader on the team is 5 : 3.
Assuming that only seventh and sixth graders are in the team, the total number of chess players at the most simple basis is:
= Number of seventh grade students in ratio + Number of sixth grade students in ratio
= 5 + 3
= 8 students
There are 5 seventh graders so the ratio will be:
= 5 : 8
Note: The chess team will most likely have more than 8 members but the ratio of seventh graders to total chess players will still be 5 : 8.