Question

Of the 240 students eating lunch, 96 purchased their lunch and the rest brought a bag lunch. what is the ratio of students purchasing lunch to students bringing a bag lunch?

Answer 1

To find the number of students bringing a bag lunch you minus 96 from 240 and get 44 left over.
The ratio would be 96:44 but after simplifying you are left with 24:11.

Answer 2

Answer:

24:11

Step-by-step equation:

96-240=4

96:44

Simplify; 24:11

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