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Question is in the picture, please explain how you got the answer with steps.

Question is in the picture, please explain how you got the answer with steps.-example-1
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Answer:
(8)/(5)

Explanation:

You can put it into a ratio when the units are the same.

Let's convert 15 ft to yards

3 ft = 1 yd

So divide 15 by 3

15ft = 5 yd

So the ratio you want is:

8 yds to 5 yds

To write that in fraction ratio form:


(8)/(5) >Keep as improper fraction for ratios

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The answer is 1:5 because you divide 15 by 3 which gets you 5, let me know if you need more help :)
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