Question

There were females and males present at the high school pep rally. Find the ratio of males to the total number of people present. Express as a simplified ratio.

Answer 1

Answer: 4:9

Explanation:

The complete question is provide in the attachment below.

Given, Number of females = 125

Number of males = 100

Total people = 120+100=225

Now, the ratio of males to the total number of people present =
`\frac{\text{Total number of males}}{\text{Total people}}`

`=(100)/(225)`

Divide numerator and denominator by 25 , we get

Ratio of males to the total number of people present =
`(4)/(9)`

Hence, the ratio of males to the total number of people present = 4:9