Question

In a seventh grade class, 14 out of 30 students are boys. In simplest terms, what is the ratio of the number of boys to the number of girls in this grade?A.7:15B.15:7C.7c:8D.8:15

im lost pls help

Answer 1

C

Explanation:

If a class has 14 out of 30 students are boys, it has 30 - 14 = 16 girls

ratio of the number of boys to the number of girls means =
`(Boys)/(girls)`

Because, firstly it's saying ''boys'' , after ''girls''

Boys = 14 girls = 16

14/16 = 7/8

Hope this helps ^-^

Answer 2

C

Explanation:

14 : 16

7 : 8

boys : girls