SOLUTION: Of the approximately 198,000 insect species estimated to exist on Weird Island, most have yet to be discovered. In fact, just this year it was estimated that about one-fourth of th

Question 324611: Of the approximately 198,000 insect species estimated to exist on Weird Island, most have yet to be discovered. In fact, just this year it was estimated that about one-fourth of the species presumed to exist on the island had been discovered. What is the ratio of discovered to undiscovered species?

Found 2 solutions by vleith, JBarnum:
Answer by vleith(2983) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1/4 have been discoverd. So that manes 3/4 are still left to be discovered.
Ratio is

Answer by JBarnum(2146) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
ratio is 1 to 3 or 1:3 For every 1 discovered theres 3 undiscovered. if 1/4 is discovered then 3/4 are undiscoverd, so thats how I get 1:3.
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