Question

Write the ratio as a fraction in simplest form. 51 correct : 9 incorrect The ratio as a fraction in simplest form is.

Answer 1

Answer:

Ratio as a fraction in simplest form is, $\frac{\text{17 correct}}{\text{3 incorrect}}$

Step-by-step explanation:

Ratio defined as the relationship between the quantities of something i.e,

a: b = $\frac{a}{b}$

Given: 51 correct : 9 incorrect

By definition of ratio:

51 correct : 9 incorrect = $\frac{\text{51 correct}}{\text{9 incorrect}}$

Divide both numerator and denominator by 3 we get;

$\frac{\text{17 correct}}{\text{3 incorrect}}$

then

The ratio as a fraction in simplest form  is, 17 correct : 3 incorrect or $\frac{\text{17 correct}}{\text{3 incorrect}}$