Question

1. Use , , or = to compare the ratios. Show your work.

(a) 5 : 8 and 7 : 10
(b) 9/6 and 36/24
Answer:

Answer 1

(a) 5 : 8 < 7 : 10

(b) 9/6 = 36/24

Explanation:

make the denominator the same

(a)

5 : 8 and 7 : 10 is

5/8 and 7/10

25/40 and 28/40

now compare the top numbers or numerators

28/40 or 7/10 is bigger

(b)

9/6 and 36/24

9/6 is also 36/24

so these two numbers are the same