In 1995, the enrollment of two schools X and Y were 1,050 and 1,190 respectively. Find the ration of the enrollments of X and Y
A
50:11
B
15:17
C
13:55
D
12:11
Verified Correct Answer: B.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Divide cash enrollment by their common factors then the answer of each division gives the required ratio. i.e. x = \(\frac{1050}{70}\) = 15
and y = \(\frac{1190}{70}\) = 17
ratio of enrollment of x to y = 15:17
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36733)