Question

Compare the ratios 3:8 and 1:2 1. write ratios as fractions. 3:8 and 1:2 2. find a common denominator. 2 is a faction of 8, so the common denominator is 8. which comparison correctly compares the ratio 3:8 and 1:2? A) 3:8 > 1:2 B) 3:8 = 1:2 C)3:8 < 1:2

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Answer 1

3:8 < 1:2

Explanation:

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Answer 2

`1:2 > 3:8`

Explanation:

Given

`Ratio_1 = 3:8`

`Ratio_2 = 1:2`

Required

Compare both ratios

`Ratio_1 = 3:8`

`Ratio_2 = 1:2`

Multiply ratio 2 by 4

`Ratio_1 = 3:8`

`Ratio_2 = 1 * 4:2 * 4`

This gives:

`Ratio_1 = 3:8`

`Ratio_2 = 4:8`

Write both ratios as fractions

`Ratio_1 = (3)/(8)`

`Ratio_2 = (4)/(8)`

Get decimal equivalent:

`Ratio_1 = 0.375`

`Ratio_2 = 0.5`

Comparing both, we have that

`Ratio_2 > Ratio_1`

`0.5 > 0.375`

Conclusively;

`1:2 > 3:8`