Question

Dexter read 11 science fiction books and 5 history books. Lena read 9 science fiction books and 4 history books. Compare the students’ ratios of science fiction books to history books.

1. Determine the ratios’ form:

   science fiction books to history books

2. Write the ratios as fractions:

   Dexter: 115; Lena: 94

Answer 1

the correct answer is d

Explanation:

Answer 2

As per the statement:

Dexter read 11 science fiction books and 5 history books.

Lena read 9 science fiction books and 4 history books.

1.

Determine the ratio form:

Science fiction books to history books

Dexter = science book : history book = 11 : 5

Lena= science book : history book = 9 : 4

2.

Write the ratios as fraction

Dexter =
`(11)/(5)`

Lena =
`(9)/(4)`