Question

Ama is 9 years older than Kwame.If Kwame is 18 years old find the ratio of their ages

Answer 1

Answer:

2:3

(ratio of Kwame to Ama)

Explanation:

If Kwame is 18, and Ama is 9 years older than Kwame this makes Ama 27 years old.

The ratio of Kwame to Ama (K:A) is

18:27

The ratio can be simplified (divide by 9 in both sides)

2:3