Some sixth grade students were asked what subjects they liked best. The results showed that 2 girls liked math, 8 boys liked math, 24 girls liked history, and 12 boys liked history.Which ratio statements represent the results? Choose ALL the correct answers.A: For every girl who liked math, 4 boys liked math.B: For every boy who like history, 2 girls liked history.C: For every girl who liked math, 12 girls liked history.D: For every boy who liked math, 3 girls liked math.E: For every girl who liked math, 3 boys liked history.

Respuesta :

Given:

2 girls liked math, 8 boys liked math, 24 girls liked history, and 12 boys liked history.

The ratio of girls to boys is,

[tex]\begin{gathered} \text{for maths } \\ \frac{2}{8}=\frac{1}{4} \\ \text{for history,} \\ \frac{24}{12}=\frac{2}{1} \end{gathered}[/tex]

the ratio of boys to girl is,

[tex]\begin{gathered} \text{For maths,} \\ \frac{8}{2}=\frac{4}{1} \\ \text{For history,} \\ \frac{12}{24}=\frac{1}{2} \end{gathered}[/tex]

From the above ratios,

For every girl who liked math, 4 boys liked maths.

For every boy who like history, 2 girls liked history.

Answer: A and B