Question

julias town voted on a new law. 43 out of 50 votes were in favor of the law. what is the ratio of the number of votes in favor of the law to the number of votes against the law? write your answer as two numbers separated by a colon (for example, 2:3).

Explanation:

Step1: Find votes against

Total votes = 50, votes for = 43. So votes against = 50 - 43 = 7.

Step2: Form the ratio

Ratio of votes for to against is 43:7.

Answer:

43:7