Question

Mrs. Rodriquez has 24 students in her class. Ten of the students are boys. Jeff claims that the ratio of boys to girls in this class must be 5:12. What is Jeff’s error and how can he correct it?
Jeff found the ratio of the number of boys to the total number of students. He needed to first find that there are 14 girls to get a ratio of 10:14 or 5:7.
Jeff found the ratio of the number of boys to the total number of students. He needed to first find that there are 14 girls. The ratio would be 14:10 or 7:5.
Jeff did not write the ratio in the correct order. He should have written it as 24:10.
Jeff did not write the ratio in the correct order. He should have written it as 12:5.

Answer 1

So, I will give you a hint by saying it is neither B or D, which leaves A and C. Which do you think is the answer and why?

Answer 2

is it A

Answer 3

Yes, because

Answer 4

@Laylalyssa does this count? I don't know because I just told them whether they're correct or not.

Answer 5

I tried to do what you do lul

Answer 6

The moderators said that you can give a direct answer as long as you explain the steps you took to get that answer. So if you dont provide any information on the answer then it still counts as giving a direct answer. :)

Answer 7

\(\color{#0cbb34}{\text{Originally Posted by}}\) @Laylalyssa
The moderators said that you can give a direct answer as long as you explain the steps you took to get that answer. So if you dont provide any information on the answer then it still counts as giving a direct answer. :)
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So since I gave that image it's fine?

Answer 8

or attachment

Answer 9

I would assume its ok, as you know im not a moderator, im jus telling you all what I know from past experience. when I gave direct answers I got warned for it. However since you supported how you reached that answer I think you should be okay!

Answer 10

\(\color{#0cbb34}{\text{Originally Posted by}}\) @sophiaaa
Yes, because
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@Shadow is that fine?

Answer 11

I did have an attachment

Answer 12

Sometimes when you tag shadow he dont even come -_-

Answer 13

I agree w/A