Question

In a class, there are 24 boys to 18 girls. What is the ratio of boys to the total number of students in the class?

Options:
a. 24:24
b. 24:42
c. 42:24
d. 18:42

Answer 1

• B. 24:42

Explanation:

24 boys to 18 girls, total students:

• 24 + 18 = 42

Ratio of boys to the total number of students:

• 28 : 42

Correct choice is B

Answer 2

Solution given;

girl's=18

boys=24

total no of students=24+18=42

now

the ratio of boys to the total number of students in the class=
`(24)/(42)`

=24:42is the required ratio.