Question

Write the following comparison as a ratio reduced to lowest terms.

37 nickels to 23 dimes

Answer 1

37 : 46

Explanation:

I nickel is equivalent to 0.05 dollars.

So, 37 nickels are equivalent to (0.05 × 37) = 1.85 dollars.

Again, we can write 1 dime is equal to 0.1 dollars.

So, 23 dimes are equivalent to (23 × 0.1) = 2.3 dollars.

Therefore, to compare 37 nickels to 23 dimes as a ratio reduced to lowest term will be 1.85 : 2.3 = 185 : 230 = 37 : 46 (Answer)