Answer:
Part 1) [tex]\frac{5}{2}[/tex] or [tex]5:2[/tex]
Part 2) [tex]\frac{8}{1}[/tex] or [tex]8:1[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
Write the ratio as a fraction in simplest form
Part 1) 15 girls to 6 boys
we know that
To find out the ratio, divide the number of girls by the number of boys
so
[tex]\frac{15}{6}[/tex]
Simplify
Divide by 3 both numerator and denominator
[tex]\frac{5}{2}\ \frac{girls}{boys}[/tex]
Part 2) 24 plays for 3 teams
we know that
To find out the ratio, divide the number of plays by the number of teams
so
[tex]\frac{24}{3}[/tex]
Simplify
Divide by 3 both numerator and denominator
[tex]\frac{8}{1}\ \frac{plays}{team}[/tex]
