Question

Which simplified ratio correctly compares 30 inches to 2 feet?

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

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Answer 1

5:4

Explanation:

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Answer 2

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`