Question

In a class full of men and women, 5/9 of the class are women. What is the ratio of men to

women in its simplest form?

Answer 1

5:4

Explanation:

4/9 are men

so, 5/9(women) : 4:9(men)

times 9 both side

5(women):4(men)

Answer 2

4:5

Explanation:

5=women

4=men

(5+4=9)

4:5