Question

of the 10 journeymen on a jobsite, there are 6 females. what is the ratio of males to females on this job? submit answer as #:# or fraction.

Explanation:

Calculate the number of males

$$ 10 - 6 = 4 $$

Write the ratio of males to females

$$ 4 : 6 $$

Simplify the ratio

$$ \frac{4}{6} = \frac{2}{3} \quad \text{or} \quad 2:3 $$

Answer:

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