Question

Write the following comparison as a ratio reduced to lowest terms 9 nickels to 3 dimes

Answer 1

3 : 2

Explanation:

We are asked to calculate as a ratio 9 nickels to 3 dimes reduced to lowest terms.

One nickel means $0.05 and one dime means $0.10.

So, 9 nickels is equal to $(0.05 × 9) = $0.45

And 3 dimes is equal to $(0.10 × 3) = $0.30

Therefore, the ratio will become 0.45 : 0.30 ≡ 3 : 2 (Answer)