Question

Ratio And Rates. Each ratio or rate needs to be a fraction in simples terms 1. 30 ft. To 60.Ft 2. 51 males to 21 females 3. 1,500 meters in 6 seconds 4. $36 for 4 rounds of shrimp

Answer 1

Given:

The ratio and rates:

1. 30 ft. To 60.Ft

2. 51 males to 21 females

3. 1,500 meters in 6 seconds

4. $36 for 4 rounds of shrimp

To find:

The fraction in simple terms for the given ratio and rates.

Solution:

1. 30 ft. To 60.Ft

`\frac{30\text{ ft}}{60\text{ ft}}=(1)/(2)`

2. 51 males to 21 females

`(51)/(21)=(17)/(7)`

3. 1,500 meters in 6 seconds

`\frac{1500\text{ meters}}{6\text{ seconds}}=250\text{ meter/second}`

4. $36 for 4 rounds of shrimp

`(\$ 36)/(4)=\$ 9\text{ per round of shrimp}`