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Which simplified ratio correctly compares 30 inches to 2 feet?

1:15
15:1
5:4
4:5

(plz help fast!)

User Angelotti
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6 votes

Answer:

5:4

Explanation:

i took the test

User Alex North
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Answer:

5:4

Explanation:

There are 12 inches in one foot, so there are 24 inches in 2 feet.

Therefore, the ratio that compares 30 inches to 2 feet is the ratio that compares 30 inches to 24 inches.

This is


30\ :\ 24

Simplify it:


30\ :\ 24=(30)/(24)=(6* 5)/(6* 4)=(5)/(4)=5\ :\ 4

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