Question

In Mrs. Nathan's class, there are 12 boys and 15 girls. What is the ratio of girls to boys in Mrs. Nathan's class? A. 1:12 B. 5:4 C. 12:1 D. 4:5

Answer 1

ratio = 5 : 4

Explanation:

In Mrs Nathan’s class, we have 12 boys and 15 girls.

We can write this as a ratio:

• girls : boys

• 15 : 12

Simplify.

• 5 : 4

Therefore, option B is correct.