In one month, Jillian made 36 local phone calls and 20 long distance calls.

What was her ratio of local calls to long distance calls for that month?

A.
9 : 4

B.
2 : 1

C.
9 : 5

D.

3 : 2

Question

In one month, Jillian made 36 local phone calls and 20 long distance calls. 

 

What was her ratio of local calls to long distance calls for that month?
  
 
 

 
 

  

  A. 
  9 : 4   
   

 
 

  

  B. 
  2 : 1   
   

 
 

  

  C. 
  9 : 5   
   

 
 

  

  D. 
 
3 : 2

anonymous · Answer

Take the ratio 36 : 20 and start reducing it down with a common factor until you reduce it as far as you can. That should give you the correct choice.