Question

The ratio of boys to girls in a classroom is 15 to 12. What is the ratio of boys to total students in the classroom.

Answer 1

Explanation:

15 boys + 12 girls = 27 students

15:27 = 5:9

Answer 2

First, add to find total number of students.

15 + 12 = 27

Second, create the new ratio.

15 to 27

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