Question

14 boys and 16 girls in class

What is the ratio of girls to the total number of students in class? Write ratio in 3 ways

Answer 1

1) 16 : 30

2) 8 : 15

3) 
`\displaystyle (8)/(15)`

Explanation:

Boys = 14

Girls = 16

Total students:

= 14 + 16

= 30

Ratio of Girls to total number of students in class:

= 16 : 30

÷2 ÷2

= 8 : 15

=
`\displaystyle (8)/(15)`

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