SOLUTION: I am trying to take a HESI entrance exam for nursing....I want to make sure I have the ratio equations down. If there are 9 girls out of every 10 students, then how many girls are

Question 771889: I am trying to take a HESI entrance exam for nursing....I want to make sure I have the ratio equations down. If there are 9 girls out of every 10 students, then how many girls are there in a class of 175? I came up with x=157.5 Is that correct? Could you also please show me how to put it into a percent. Thanks
Answer by oscargut(2103) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
yes, 157.5 is correct, and it is 90%
I can help you with more questions at: mthman@gmail.com
Thanks
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