Question

23 of the tables at Nicole’s restaurant are full and the other 17 tables are empty. What is the ratio of the number of empty tables to the number of full tables? write the ratio in simplest form all three ways.

Answer 1

Explanation:

First we start by making the ratio. If 23 tables are full, and 17 are empty, the ratio of empty tables to full is 17:23. This ratio cannot be simplified any further, so the next step is to write it in three ways:

17 to 23

17:23

`(17)/(23)`

Answer 2

Answer:17:23

Explanation: