In a book $\frac{5}{12}$ of the people are males. write the ratio of males and females in the shop.

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$\to$ Females $= {(1 - \frac{5}{12})}^{t h}$ of people
$= {\frac{7}{12}}^{t h}$ of people
Ratios of males and females
$= \frac{5 / 12}{7 / 12} = 5 : 7$

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In a book 512 of the people are males. write the ratio of males and females in the shop.

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In a book $\frac{5}{12}$ of the people are males. write the ratio of males and females in the shop.

$\to$ Females $= {(1 - \frac{5}{12})}^{t h}$ of people
$= {\frac{7}{12}}^{t h}$ of people
Ratios of males and females
$= \frac{5 / 12}{7 / 12} = 5 : 7$