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9feet to3 3/8inches ratio

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Answer:

32 : 1

Explanation:

dimensions of the parts of the ratio must be in the same units

convert 9 feet to inches

1 foot = 12 inches

then

9 feet = 9 × 12 = 108 inches

then ratio

9 feet : 3
(3)/(8) inches

= 108 inches : 3
(3)/(8) inches ( change mixed number to improper fraction )

= 108 :
(27)/(8) ( multiply both parts by 8 to clear the fraction )

= 864 : 27 ( divide both parts by 27 )

= 32 : 1

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