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.

Question

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.

anonymous · Answer

Why don't you try simplifying them all?

anonymous · Answer

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

anonymous · Answer

Now, simplify the answers and see which one matches.

anonymous · Answer

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

mertsj · Answer

Put them all into decimal form.

mertsj · Answer

Are you allowed to use a calculator?

anonymous · Answer

Yes.

mertsj · Answer

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

anonymous · Answer

Wow, then just convert them all into decimal forms!

anonymous · Answer

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

mertsj · Answer

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