Question

Write the following comparison as a ratio reduced to lowest terms. 36 nickels to 20 dimes

Answer 1

0.9

Explanation:

i) 1 nickel is equal to 5 cents

ii) 36 nickels will equal to = 36 × 5 = 180 cents

iii) 1 dime is equal to 10 cents

iv) 20 dimes will equal to = 20 × 10 = 200 cents

v) the ratio of 36 nickels to 20 dimes will equal to

= 36 nickels ÷ 20 dimes

= 180 cents ÷ 200 cents

=
`(9)/(10)`

= 0.9