Kevan has 26 goats in his herd, and 12 of them are male.

What is the ratio of female goats to male goats?

A.
7 : 6

B.
6 : 7

C.
7 : 19

D.
6 : 19

Question

Kevan has 26 goats in his herd, and 12 of them are male.
 
What is the ratio of female goats to male goats?
 
 A.
7 : 6
 
 B.
6 : 7
 
 C.
7 : 19
 
 D.
6 : 19

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

i am not sure i need help

anonymous · Answer

i think either a or c

anonymous · Answer

Ok so he has 26 goats correct?

anonymous · Answer

yes

jackofalltradez · Answer

Ratios are like fractions, so the ratio is 14:12, which can be simplified to 7:6

anonymous · Answer

OOHH, k

anonymous · Answer

Since 12 of them are males we can subtract 20-12 and get 8

anonymous · Answer

so is that really it?

anonymous · Answer

it is a (7 : 6)

anonymous · Answer

wow, i should have known, thanks, here is a medal

anonymous · Answer

Oh wow ok I guess he already told u.. Yes the answer is 7:6

jackofalltradez · Answer

Yep ^_^
*looks at @pflorido 's comment* Where'd ya get 20 from?

anonymous · Answer

hah, do u mind helping me with some more, i will post on a new question

anonymous · Answer

Yes I was about o correct myself... I meant 26-12 which is 14

jackofalltradez · Answer

I'll help some more ^_^