Question

there are 13 boys and 6 girls taking karate lessons. write the ratio that compares the number of boys taking karate lessons to the total number of students taking karate lessons.

Explanation:

Step1: Find total number of students

Add number of boys and girls: \(13 + 6 = 19\)

Step2: Write the ratio of boys to total students

Number of boys is 13, total students is 19, so the ratio is \(13:19\) (or \(\frac{13}{19}\))

Answer:

\(13:19\) (or \(\frac{13}{19}\))