Question

In a class full of men and women, 2 /9 of the class are women. What is the ratio of men to women in its simplest form?

Answer 1

7:2

Explanation:

2/9 are women.

1 - 2/9 = 7/9

7/9 are men.

Put up a ratio of men to women.

7/9 : 2/9

Simplify.

63:18

7:2

Answer 2

7:2

Explanation:

2/9= women

9/9= total of men and women

7/9= men

men to women (use the numerators)

7:2