Question

In a class.

12 of the 18 boys can whistle
9 of the 12 girls can whistle.
Hassan says,
*A higher proportion of boys can whistle compared to girls."
Is he correct?
You must show your working.

Answer 1

He is correct , 12 out of 18 is more than the girls which is 9 out of 12

Answer 2

he is correct because 12 of the boys can whistle and only 9 of the girls can whistle and 9 is a smaller number than 12 so he is correct