Need help on this question:
There are 32 sixth graders and 44 seventh graders in the video gaming club. Which ration is greatest?
a. the ration of 6th graders to 7th graders
b. the ration of 6th graders to club memebers
c. the ratio of club members to sixth graders
d. the ratio of club members to seventh graders.
Thanks.
32 + 44 = 76 = total
6th to 7th = 32/44 small
6th/total = 32 / 76 smaller
total / 6th = 76 / 32 really big
total/ 7th = 76 / 44 big but a little smaller
(c)
To solve this question, we need to determine the ratios of each option and compare them to find the greatest one.
Let's calculate each ratio:
a. The ratio of 6th graders to 7th graders:
To find this ratio, we divide the number of 6th graders (32) by the number of 7th graders (44):
32/44 = 0.7272
b. The ratio of 6th graders to club members:
To find this ratio, we divide the number of 6th graders (32) by the total number of club members (32+44 = 76):
32/76 = 0.4211
c. The ratio of club members to 6th graders:
To find this ratio, we divide the total number of club members (32+44 = 76) by the number of 6th graders (32):
76/32 = 2.375
d. The ratio of club members to 7th graders:
To find this ratio, we divide the total number of club members (32+44 = 76) by the number of 7th graders (44):
76/44 = 1.7272
Now that we have calculated the ratios, we can compare them to find the greatest ratio.
0.7272 (a) < 0.4211 (b) < 2.375 (c) < 1.7272 (d)
Therefore, the ratio that is the greatest is option (c), the ratio of club members to sixth graders.