Question

Write the ratio as a fraction in simplest form.

Answer 1

Answer:

Part 1) $\frac{5}{2}$  or  $5:2$

Part 2) $\frac{8}{1}$  or  $8:1$

Step-by-step explanation:

Write the ratio as a fraction in simplest form

Part 1) 15 girls to 6 boys

we know that

To find out the ratio, divide the number of girls by the number of boys

so

$\frac{15}{6}$

Simplify

Divide by 3 both numerator and denominator

$\frac{5}{2}\ \frac{girls}{boys}$

Part 2) 24 plays for 3 teams

we know that

To find out the ratio, divide the number of plays by the number of teams

so

$\frac{24}{3}$

Simplify

Divide by 3 both numerator and denominator

$\frac{8}{1}\ \frac{plays}{team}$