Question

During a class election 25 people voted for candidate A. If there were 70 votes total, what is the

ratio of votes for candidate B compared to candidate A?

Answer 1

9/5

Explanation:

70 people voted.

25 voted for A.

70 - 25 = 45

45 voted for B.

ratio B to A = 45/25 = 9/5

Answer 2

7/5

Explanation:

35/25 divided by 5 becomes 7/5