Question

There are 12 female students and 18 male students in a class. Which of the following expresses the ratio of female students to male students in simplest form?
A.3/2
B.3 to 2
C.2/3
D.3:2

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 2/3

Step-by-step explanation:

12 female / 18 male

Dividing by 6 we get:

2 female / 3 male

or 2/3

Answer 2

Answer:

C.2/3

Step-by-step explanation: