To determine which year's sales had a greater ratio of short-sleeved shirts to long-sleeved shirts, we can calculate the ratios for both years.
Last Year:
- Short-sleeved shirts sold: 20
- Long-sleeved shirts sold: 25
The ratio of short-sleeved shirts to long-sleeved shirts for last year is:
\[ \text{Ratio}_{\text{last year}} = \frac{\text{Short-sleeved}}{\text{Long-sleeved}} = \frac{20}{25} = \frac{4}{5} = 0.8 \]
This Year:
- Short-sleeved shirts sold: 35
- Long-sleeved shirts sold: 50
The ratio of short-sleeved shirts to long-sleeved shirts for this year is:
\[ \text{Ratio}_{\text{this year}} = \frac{\text{Short-sleeved}}{\text{Long-sleeved}} = \frac{35}{50} = \frac{7}{10} = 0.7 \]
Now, we can compare the two ratios:
- Last Year Ratio: 0.8
- This Year Ratio: 0.7
Since \(0.8 > 0.7\), we can conclude that:
A. Last year's sales had a greater ratio.