SOLUTION: There are 26 students in a class. Which if the following could be the ratio of boys to girls in this class? A)1:12 B)2:3 C)3:5 D)5:9

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Question 1144882: There are 26 students in a class. Which if the following could be the ratio of boys to girls in this class?
A)1:12
B)2:3
C)3:5
D)5:9
Answer by ikleyn(52790) About Me  (Show Source):
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The sum of an optional numerator and denominator must be a divisor of 26.


Only A) satisfies this condition.