There are 8 girls and 5 boys on the math team. Which ratio correctly describes the relationship between boys and girls on the math team?

Question

There are 5 boys for every 5 girls.
There are 5 boys for every 13 girls.
For every 5 boys there are 8 girls.
For every 8 boys there are 5 girls

Answer 1

To find the correct ratio describing the relationship between boys and girls on the math team, we can analyze the numbers given:

• There are 8 girls and 5 boys.

The ratio of boys to girls is calculated as follows:

• Ratio of boys to girls = Number of boys : Number of girls
• Ratio of boys to girls = 5 : 8

Now, let's analyze the options:

1. There are 5 boys for every 5 girls.

   • This is incorrect as it does not match the given ratio.

2. There are 5 boys for every 13 girls.

   • This is incorrect since the actual number of girls is 8, not 13.

3. For every 5 boys there are 8 girls.

   • This is correct because the ratio 5 boys : 8 girls matches our calculation.

4. For every 8 boys there are 5 girls.

   • This is incorrect; it flips the ratio.

Thus, the correct answer is For every 5 boys there are 8 girls.