Question

A recent survey at a high school found that 3 out of 5 seniors played atleast one sport during high school.

Which of the following could represent that.

A: 160 Seniors out of 270
B: 130 Seniors out of 200
C: 140 Seniors out of 230
D: 150 Seniors out of 250

Answer 1

D would show three fifths of seniors played a sport

Answer 2

D, 150 Seniors out of 250

Explanation:

Multiply 3*150, and 5*150.

150 over 250 is the same as 3 out of 5.