Dan went on a two-day fishing trip. On the first day, he caught 20 salmon and 12 catfish. On the second day, he caught 15 salmon and 9 catfish. On which day of the fishing trip did Dan catch a lower ratio of salmon to catfish?

a. Neither; the ratios are equivalent.
b. The second day
c. The first day

Question

Dan went on a two-day fishing trip. On the first day, he caught 20 salmon and 12 catfish. On the second day, he caught 15 salmon and 9 catfish. On which day of the fishing trip did Dan catch a lower ratio of salmon to catfish?

a. Neither; the ratios are equivalent.
b. The second day
c. The first day

sammixboo · Answer

First day - 20:12
Second Day - 15:9

Those are the ratios for the salmon and catfish he caught on both days. All you need to do is simplify the ratios, like fractions, and if they are the same simplified ratios, then they are equivalent.