Question

The ratio of the number of girls to the number of boys in a school is 5 : 8. In another school the ratio of the number of girls to the number of boys is 7 : 10. Which school has a higher ratio of girls ?

Answer 1

Answer:

The Second school has a higher ratio of girls.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given,

Ratio of girls to boys in First school = 5 : 8

Ratio of girls to boys in Second school = 7 : 10

We need to find the school with the higher ratio of girls.

1) First School

Total Ratio = 5 + 8 = 13

Ratio of girls = 5 / 13

2) Second School

Total Ratio = 7 + 10 = 17

Ratio of girls = 7 / 17

To find which school has the higher ratio, We need to ensure that both numbers have the same LCM so that they can be compared.

1) 5 * 17 / 13 * 17

85 / 221

2) 7 * 13 / 17 * 13

91 / 221

The second school has a higher ratio of girls compared to the first school.

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