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The ratio of boys to girls in a club is 7 : 9. What fraction of the club are boys?

  1. 7/9
  2. 7/16
  3. 9/16
  4. 1/7

Answer

B. 7/16

Solution

Boys are 7 of every 16 members: 7/16.

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