Question

There are 12 boys and 16 girls in a classroom. Which represents the simplified ratio of girls to students in the classroom? THIS IS A RATIO!

Answer 1

4:7

Explanation:

The number of students in the class is:

boys + girls

12 + 16 = 28

There are 28 students.

The ratio of girls to students is:

16:28

Simplify the ratio.

4:7