Question

In a party, there are 16 adults and 7 children. What is the ratio of children to the total number of people at the party?

• A. 7:16
• B. 16:16
• C. 7:23
• D. 16:23

Answer 1

The correct option is C 7:23

Number of adults = 16
Number of children = 7

Total number of people at the party
= Number of adults + Number of children
= 16 + 7
= 23

Ratio of children to total number of people at the party
= Number of children:Total number of people at the party
= 7:23