Question

The ratio of students to teachers is 72 : 3. Which statement describes this relationship?

Responses
A There are 3 students for each teacher.There are 3 students for each teacher.
B There are 8 students for every 9 teachers.There are 8 students for every 9 teachers.
C There are 36 students for every 2 teachers.There are 36 students for every 2 teachers.
D There are 24 students for each teacher.

Answer 1

D. There are 24 students for each teacher.

You can simplify the ratio of 72 : 3 by dividing 72 by 3

72/3=24

Therefore, for every 24 students there is 1 teacher