Question

Write the ratio as a fraction in simplest form.

51 correct : 9 incorrect










Write the ratio as a fraction in simplest form.

35 girls : 15 boys

Answer 1

51 correct : 9 incorrect = 17 correct / 9 incorrect

35 girls : 15 boys = 7 girls / 3 boys

Explanation:

51 correct : 9 incorrect,

= 51 : 9

= 51 / 9

= 3 x 17 / 3 x 3

= 17 / 3

= 17 correct / 9 incorrect

35 girls : 15 boys

= 35 : 15

= 35 / 15

= 5 x 7 / 5 x 3

= 7 / 3

= 7 girls / 3 boys