A ratio is the result of comparing two quantities to determine how many times as large one is compared with the other. Using this information, answer the questions below. If enough information is not provided to determine the answer, respond "impossible to determine."
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Maxine polled her entire class concerning the date for the next test. Twelve people preferred that the test be given on Wednesday. Twenty-eight voted to have the test on Friday.
A) What fraction of the class wanted the test on Wednesday?
B) What is the ratio of those who prefer Wednesday to Friday?
C) Those who want the test on Friday are how many times as many as those who prefer the test on Wednesday?

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The Answer of A ratio is the result of comparing two quantities to determine how many times as large one is compared with the other. Using this information, answer the questions below. If enough information is not provided to determine the answer, respond "impossible to determine."
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Maxine polled her entire class concerning the date for the next test. Twelve people preferred that the test be given on Wednesday. Twenty-eight voted to have the test on Friday.
A) What fraction of the class wanted the test on Wednesday?
B) What is the ratio of those who prefer Wednesday to Friday?
C) Those who want the test on Friday are how many times as many as those who prefer the test on Wednesday?

A Ratio Is the Result of Comparing Two Quantities to Determine