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In Owen's class, there are 15 girls and 12 boys. Write the ratio of boys to girls.
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In Owen's class, there are 15 girls and 12 boys. Write the ratio of boys to girls.

In Owen's class, there are 15 girls and 12 boys. Write the ratio of boys to girls-example-1
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Answer: 4:5

Explanation:

To simplify the ratio 12:15, divide both numbers by the GCF of the 2 numbers (3). This gives you the simplified ratio, 4:5.

User AZarketa
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Answer:

4 : 5

Explanation:

boys : girls

12 15

Divide each by 3

12/3 : 15/3

4 : 5

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