Question

question 23 of 25
there are 8 brooms and 6 mops in a janitor’s closet. what is the ratio of the number of mops to the total number of brooms and mops?

a. \\(\frac{3}{7}\\)

b. \\(\frac{4}{3}\\)

c. \\(\frac{7}{3}\\)

d. \\(\frac{3}{4}\\)

Explanation:

Step1: Find total number of items

Total = brooms + mops = 8 + 6 = 14

Step2: Calculate ratio of mops to total

Ratio = mops / total = 6 / 14 = $\frac{3}{7}$

Answer:

A. $\frac{3}{7}$