You are given a math word problem and you are supposed to make use of mathematical concepts like probability, combinatorics, linear equations, sequences/series, or simple operators like addition, subtraction, division, or multiplication to answer the given question. Choose the best option from the 5 given options and report that option.
Q: Question: In a certain town, there are eight times as many people who were born in the town's state as there are people who were born in another state or country. The ratio of those residents born in the town's state to the town's total population is

Option A: 1 to 4

Option B: 1 to 3

Option C: 1 to 2

Option D: 3 to 4

Option E: 8 to 9
A:
Option E