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Ratios

How does one express a quantity as a simple ratio? Compare quantities with the same or different units? This topic covers these concepts and more.
Practice Question
1

Megan is 5 feet 3 inches tall, and her brother Troy is 5 feet 9 inches tall. Write a ratio in simplest form that compares Megan’s height to Troy’s height in inches.

 
Possible Answers
Your Answer
Correct Answer
A)

3 : 9
B)

1 : 3
C)

21 : 23
D)

23 : 21
Practice Question
2

Express the following as a simple ratio:
Laura has $15 and Glory has $27

 
Possible Answers
Your Answer
Correct Answer
A)

3 : 9
B)

5 : 9
C)

3 : 7
D)

5 : 9
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