Question

There were females and males present at the high school pep rally. Find the ratio of males to the total number of people present. Express as a simplified ratio.

Answer 1

Answer:  4:9

Step-by-step explanation:

The complete question is provide in the attachment below.

Given, Number of females = 125

Number of males = 100

Total people = 120+100=225

Now, the ratio of males to the total number of people present = $\dfrac{\text{Total number of males}}{\text{Total people}}$

$=\dfrac{100}{225}$

Divide numerator and denominator by 25 , we get

Ratio of males to the total number of people present =$\dfrac{4}{9}$

Hence, the ratio of males to the total number of people present =  4:9