Answer:
The ratio of non-winners in group A is 3/5 and in group B is 527/579. And the ratio of non-winners in group A to non-winners in group B will be 78/527.
Step-by-step explanation:
1. Let's review the information given to us to answer the question correctly:
People in group A = 130
People in group B = 579
People in group A that will be selected to win US$ 50 fuel cards = 2/5
People in group B that will be selected to win US$ 50 fuel cards = same amount that group A
2. What will be the ratio of non-winners in group A to non-winners in group B after the selections are made?
Group A
If winners are 2/5, non-winners will be 1 -2/5
1 - 2/5 = 5/5 - 2/5 = 3/5
Now, let's calculate the number of winners:
2/5 * 130 = 52 winners ⇒ 78 non-winners
Group B
Number of winners = 52 (Same amount that group A)
Ratio of winners = 52/579
Ratio of non-winners = 1 - 52/579 = 579/579 - 52/579 = 527/579
The ratio of non-winners in group A is 3/5 and in group B is 527/579. And the ratio of non-winners in group A to non-winners in group B will be 78/527.
