Multiple choice

The table below shows the number of students enrolled in five colleges over the five years (2010 to 2014). Year/College A B C D E 2010 400 270 350 430 470 2011 430 300 330 450 490 2012 370 250 360 470 410 2013 410 310 370 420 430 2014 420 290 340 480 480 What is the ratio of the total students enrolled in colleges A and B in the year 2012 to the total students enrolled in colleges D and E in the year 2013?

  1. 62 : 85

  2. 62 : 88

  3. 63 : 86

  4. 58 : 63
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Explanation

Total students in A and B in 2012: 370 + 250 = 620. Total students in D and E in 2013: 420 + 430 = 850. Ratio: 620/850 = 62:85.

AI explanation

In 2012, the total students enrolled in colleges A and B were 370 plus 250, which equals 620. In 2013, the total students enrolled in colleges D and E were 420 plus 430, which equals 850. The ratio of these totals is 620 to 850. Dividing both sides of the ratio by their greatest common divisor of 10 yields the simplified ratio of 62 to 85.

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