In 1995, the enrollment of two schools X and Y were 1,050 and 1,190 respectively.
MATHEMATICS
WAEC 2012
In 1995, the enrollment of two schools X and Y were 1,050 and 1,190 respectively. Find the ration of the enrollments of X and Y
- A. 50:11
- B. 15:17
- C. 13:55
- D. 12:11
Correct Answer: B. 15:17
Explanation
Divide cash enrollment by their common factors then the answer of each division gives the required ratio. i.e. x = \(\frac{1050}{70}\) = 15
and y = \(\frac{1190}{70}\) = 17
ratio of enrollment of x to y = 15:17
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