There are 15 girls and 18 boys. Therefore, the ratio of girls to boys in the cafeteria is 15 : 18 (or 15/18). However, both sides can be divided by 3, which simplifies the ratio to 5 : 6 (or 5/6).
Answer: The ratio would be 5 girls to every 6 boys.
Step-by-step explanation:
Find a common number both can be divided be which would be 3, so 15 by 3 is 5, and 18 by 3 is 6. So, there is 5 girls for every 6 boys which is the ratio.
