SOLUTION: There are 300 students in a middle school. If 43% of students are female, what is the ratio of female to male students?

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Question 731494:
There are 300 students in a middle school. If 43% of students are female, what is the ratio of female to male students?
Answer by checkley79(3341) About Me  (Show Source):
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.43*300=129 GIRLS.
300-129=171 BOYS.
129/171=43/57 ANS.