Question

Arrange the given ratios from least to greatest:

a) 5:8

b) 11:16

c) 18:32

d) 5:8 her

Answer 1

To arrange the ratios from least to greatest, convert them into fractions or decimal equivalents. Ratio c) 9/16 is the least, followed by ratios a) and d) 5/8, and ratio b) 11/16 is the greatest.

Step-by-step explanation:

To arrange the given ratios from least to greatest, we first need to express each ratio in the form of a fraction and then compare their decimal equivalents or simplify them to a common denominator.

• Ratio a) 5:8 as a fraction is 5/8.
• Ratio b) 11:16 as a fraction is 11/16.
• Ratio c) 18:32 as a fraction can be simplified to 9/16.
• Ratio d) 5:8 is a repetition of ratio a).

Comparing these fractions:

1. 5/8 = 0.625
2. 9/16 (from 18:32) = 0.5625
3. 11/16 = 0.6875

When we put these decimals in order from least to greatest, we get:

1. Ratio c) 9/16
2. Ratio a) and d) 5/8
3. Ratio b) 11/16