Question

There are 18 female students and 16 male students in a class. Which of the following expresses the ratio of female students to male students in simplest form?
A) 8/9

B) 9 to 8

C) 8 : 9

D) 18/16

(I think it’s B but can someone help me out)

Answer 1

Hey!

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Solution:

The ratio is FEMALES to MALES.

So its 18/16, 18:16, or 18 to 16.

~Now we need to simplify.

18:16 → 18/2:16/2 → 9:8

*Note* When you have a ratio you need to know which comes first. If you put males to females that incorrect. It has to be correct according to the question.

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Answer:

$\large\boxed{B)~9~to~8}$

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Hope This Helped! Good Luck!