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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Simple Math Help..... Please match each pair of equivalent ratios. 1. 9/20 2. 15:40 3. 10/25 4. 6 to 8 A) 4:10 B) 45% C) 15/20 D) 12 to 32 I have number one. It's B. I just need help on the others.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Why don't you try simplifying them all?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

First simplify 15/20, and you'll get 3/8.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Now, simplify the answers and see which one matches.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I tried that it still doesn't make sense to me.

OpenStudy (mertsj):

Put them all into decimal form.

OpenStudy (mertsj):

Are you allowed to use a calculator?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yes.

OpenStudy (mertsj):

Well then. This should be fast. 9/20= ?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Wow, then just convert them all into decimal forms!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I know 9/20 equals 45% How do I make them decimals?

OpenStudy (mertsj):

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