Question

At the local farmers' market, Rita sold 60 peaches and 93 pears. Philip sold 62 peaches and 95 pears. Who sold a lower ratio of peaches to pears?

A. Rita
B. Philip
C. neither; the ratios are equivalent

Answer 1

A.

Explanation:

Rita's ratio of peaches to pears = 60/93 = 0.6451

(divide the numerator by the denominator)

Philip's ratio of peaches to pears = 62/95 = 0.6526

Rita sold a lower ratio of peaches to pears.