Mr. Caldwell has 28 students in his class and 12 of them are boys.


What is the ratio of girls to boys?

A.
4 : 7

B.
3 : 4

C.
4 : 3

D.
7 : 4

2 answers

28 - 12 = 16 are girls

16:12 = ?

Simplify that ratio to find your answer.
28 - 12 = 16
16 / 12 = 4 / 3 or 4:3
C.