Question

the graph shows the number of wimbledon championships of several countries. Write the ration that compares the championships won by Australia to the total number won by the United States in simplest form. The explain its meaning.

Answer 1

The ratio that compares the championships won by Australia to the total number won by the United States is equal to
`(2)/(5)`

Explanation:

Observing the graph

we know that

The championships won by Australia are 6

The championships won by the United States are 15

To find out the ratio, divide the championships won by Australia by the total number won by the United States.

so

`(6)/(15)`

Simplify

Divide by 3 boths (numerator and denominator)

`(2)/(5)`

Convert to percentage

`(2)/(5)=0.40*100=40\%`

that means

For every 2 championships won by Australia the United States won 5

or

The championships won by Australia are 40% of the championships won by the United States