In a 2000 census, 51.27% of the population are male, and 48.73% are female. What is the ratio of men to every 100 women?	Choose the correct choice:
A) 110 : 100 B) 105 : 100 C) 95 : 100 D) 85 : 100 E) 120 : 100

Rationale: the ratio of a to b , where a = the percent of males , and b = the percent of females . a = 51.27 b = 48.73 a : b = 51.27 : 48.73 so , 100 ( 5,127 / 4,873 ) : 100 giving a male to female ratio of 105.20 men for every 100 women . answer is b
Answer: B