WAEC Mathematics 2012 Question 3

Question 3

Ratio, Percentages and Rates

In 1995, the enrolments of two schools X and Y were 1,050 and 1,190 respectively. Find the ratio of the enrolments of X to Y.

  1. A.50 : 11
  2. B.15 : 17
  3. C.13 : 55
  4. D.12 : 11
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (15 : 17)

Explanation

Divide both by 70: 1050 : 1190 = 15 : 17.