Question

Twelve students tried out for the cheerleading squad. Six students were selected. What is the ratio of the students selected to those trying out​

Answer 1

1:2 12 students tried out. 6 made it, that is equal to 50%. That means for every one person selected, 2 tried out.

Hope this helps

Answer 2

1 : 2

Explanation:

Twelve in total tried out for the cheering squad. The students selected were only 6 so the ratio would be 6 : 12 is shortened to 1 : 2.