Question

The yearly income for an individual with an associate’s degree in 2001 was $53,166 and in 2003 it was $56,970. What is the ratio of the income in 2001 to the income in 2003 in simplest form?

Answer 1

Ratio of income in 2001 to 2003:

53,166 : 56,970

Then, you can simplify by dividing both sides by 6:
26,583 : 28,485

You can't simplify anymore, so this is your answer!
26,583 : 28,485