Question

For every 2 girls in Mr Hegarty's class there is 1 boy. What is the ratio of boys to girls in the class?

Give your answer in its simplest form.

Answer 1

2:1

Explanation:

bc of 2 girls there 1 boy so every 2g there 1b so the ratio is 2:1

Answer 2

1 : 2

Explanation:

1 boy for every 2 girls
1 : 2