Question

1) 15 boys and 16 girls took part in the basketball competition. What is the

ratio of the number of girls to the number of boys who participate in the
competition?

Answer 1

Answer: 16:15

Step-by-step explanation: Yes, I know some might think that it should be 15:16. But that is not the case, it is 16:15 because it asks GIRLS to BOYS not BOYS to GIRLS. TIP: when trying to find the ration, pay CLOSE ATTENTION to what group comes first.

Example: Boys to Girls; Horses to Cows; etc.......

I hope this helps! See ya!

Answer 2

Answer: 16:15

Explanation:

We know that there are 16 girls and 15 boys, so the ratio of girls and boys are 16:15!