Question

A college has a 2:3 ratio from men to women what fraction of the college is women

Answer 1

`(3)/(5)` of the fraction of the college is women

Step-by-step explanation:

The college has a 2:3 ratio from men to women.

The number of men in the college is 2.

The number of women in the college is 3.

The total number of students in the college is
`2+3=5`

We need to determine the fraction of the college is women.

The fraction of the college can be determined by substituting the values in the formula,

`\frac{\text { Number of women }}{\text { Total number of students }}$`

Substituting the values, we have,

`(3)/(5)`

Hence,
`(3)/(5)` of the fraction of the college is women.