Question

After several softball games, Jenni has 12 hits and 5 walks. What is the ratio of hits to walks?

Answer 1

12 : 5

Explanation:

Ratio is a division.

It is a comparison between two quantities of the same kinds. For example cost, prizes etc.

Jenni's hit = 12

Jenni's walks = 5

The ratio of hits to walks is 12 : 5

Answer 2

Answer:

The ratio of hits to walks is


`12:5`

Explanation:

The number of hits is
`12`.

The number of walks is
`5`.

The ratio of hits to walk is given by:


`Number \:of\:hits:Number\:of\:walks`.

Since the ratio cannot be simplified further, we leave it as it is.

The required ratio is
`12:5`