Question

There were 12 boys and 20 girls in a chorus.
What is the ratio of boys to girls?
3:
O5:
O 3:
O 5: B

Answer 1

The answer is 3:5, because 12:20 can be simplified down by dividing by 4, 12/4 is 3, 20/4 is 5.

Answer 2

The ratio of boys to girls is 3:5. 

12 and 20 both can be divided by four.

12/4 = 3

20/4 = 5

3:5. This is the simplest form of 12:20.