Question

David and Mark are marking exam papers. Each set takes David 24 minutes and Mark 1 hour. Express the times David and Mark take as a ratio.

Give your answer in its simplest form

Answer 1

2:5

Explanation:

david=24mins

mark = 1hour

change 1 hour to mins

DAVID=24

MARK=60

24:60

THEN SIMPLIFY

24/60

=2/5

2:5