Question

Write 70cents to $1.80 as a fully simplified ratio by first converting to the same units, and then simplifying.

Answer 1

7 : 18

Explanation:

1. Convert to the same units (cents)

70 cents = 70 cents

$1.80 = 180 cents

2. Simplify

70 : 180 (divide both by ten)

7 : 18

7 and 18 cannot be simplified any further.