Question

There were 166 telephones for every 100 people what is the ratio of phones to people

Answer 1

166:100 or 166/100

Answer 2

The ratio of phones to people is 83 : 50

Explanation:

Step 1: Make the ratio

Phones : People

166 : 100

Step 2: Simplify

166/2 : 100/2

83 : 50

Answer: The ratio of phones to people is 83 : 50