Question

In Carna's desk drawer, there are 16 paper clips and 20 elastic bands. In Noelia's office supply tray, there are 10 paper clips and 13 elastic bands. Who has a lower ratio of paper clips to elastic bands?

Answer 1

Carna has a lower ratio of paper clips to elastic bands

0.2

Explanation:

step one

given data

In Carna's desk drawer

number of paper clips 16

number of elastic band= 20

ratio of paper clips to elastic bands

16:20= 1/5 =0.2

Noelia's office supply tray

number of paper clips 10

number of elastic band= 13

ratio of paper clips to elastic bands

10:13= 0.76

Carna has a lower ratio of paper clips to elastic bands

0.2