Asked by Julia
There are three hundred students at Mackenzie Middle School in Brain City. If 57% of the students are female, what is the ratio of female students to male students? Answer in lowest terms
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Answered by
Anonymous
First, calculate 57% of 300.
57/100 = x/300
x = 171
For 171 female students, there are 129 male students.
171:129
Now, you see that both these numbers are divisible by 3.
In lowest terms, this is:
57:43
57/100 = x/300
x = 171
For 171 female students, there are 129 male students.
171:129
Now, you see that both these numbers are divisible by 3.
In lowest terms, this is:
57:43
Answered by
Steve
good answer, but a lot of work.
If 57% are female, 43% are male, so the ratio is
57:43
If 57% are female, 43% are male, so the ratio is
57:43
Answered by
Anonymous
Oh, I completely forgot I can do that! Yes, Steve's method is much faster.
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