Question

In a class of 26, 17 are men, what fraction are women?

Answer 1

Answer:

9/26

Explanation:

• The total number in the class = 26

,

• Number of men = 17

Thus, the number of women

$\begin{gathered} =26-17 \\ =9 \end{gathered}$

Therefore, the fraction of women:

$=\frac{9}{26}$