Question

There are 62 girls in the 7th grade and 58 boys in the 8th grade. Each grade has 120 students. Which statement correctly compares the ratios of boys to the total students in each grade? a. The eighth-grade ratio is higher c. The eighth-grade ratio is lesser b. The seventh-grade ratio is greater d. Both ratios are equal

Answer 1

7th grade:  62/120 of the class is made up of girls; (120-62)/120 of boys.
8th grade:  58/120 of the class is made up of boys; (120-58)/120 of girls.

Looking at the info for boys only:  Compare (120-62)/120 with 58/120.  What do you see?