On last week's math test, 32 students received passing grades and 16 students did not receive passing grades. What is the ratio of the number of students who passed the test to the total number of students who took the test?

Question

A 1/2

B 2/3

C 3/2

D 2/1

Answer 1

The ratio of students who passed the test to the total number of students can be written as 32/48. Simplifying this ratio, we find that 32/48 = 2/3. Therefore, the answer is B) 2/3.