Question

Use the following table to determine the ratio of​ take-home pay to total​ (gross) pay.

Total (Gross) pay: $432
Federal Withholding: $24
State Withholding: $24
Retirement: $28
Insurance: $16
Saving Contribution: $180
Take-Home Pay: $160

The ratio of​ take-home pay to total​ (gross) pay is (_)
​(Simplify your answer. Type a whole number or a​ fraction.)

Answer 1

Write a proportion.
2 is to 6 as 1 is to 3.

Answer 2

The ratio of take-home pay to total (gross) pay is 160/432, which simplifies to 20/54 or 10/27.

Answer 3

2/6 = 1/3