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There are 13 books on a shelf. 5 of these books are new.

(a) What is the ratio of used books to all books?
(b) What is the ratio of used books to new books?

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If there are 13 total books then you have a ratio of 5:13 new books.
And if the books are used the ratio is 8:13
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A is 8:13 and B is 8:5
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