Asked by Johnnie

A class is attended by 20 girls and 24 boys. Write the ratio of boys to girls in the class in lowest terms.
6:5 is this right

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Answered by Barry Vacker
Yes, that is correct.

Solution:

We can simplify the ratio 24 : 20 by dividing both terms by the greatest common factor (GCF).

The GCF of 24 and 20 is 4.

Divide both terms by 4.
24 ÷ 4 = 6
20 ÷ 4 = 5

Therefore:
24 : 20 = 6 : 5
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