SSAT Math Question 209: Answer and Explanation

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Question: 209

3. The softball team lost 18 games out of 27 games played. Find the ratio of games won to games lost.

  • A.
  • B.
  • C.
  • D.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The answer is B

A ratio represents a part to a part, while a fraction represents a part to a whole. As 18 games were lost out of totally of 27 played, 9 games won. Thus, the ratio of wins to losses is 9:18 or 1:2.

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