Question

There are 12 boys and 16 girls in a classroom. Which represents the simplified ratio of girls to students in the
classroom?

Answer 1

Answer: 2:3

Step-by-step explanation:

12/6=2

18/6=3

Answer 2

Answer:

Option A.

Step-by-step explanation:

Options:

A. 3 to 4

B. 4 to 3

C. 4 to 7

D. 7 to 4

In order to simplify a fraction the numerator and the denominator have to have common factors that they can be divided by.

$\frac{12}{16}$

Divide

$CF=4$

$12\div4=3$

$16\div4=4$

$=\frac{3}{4}$

Hope this helps.