Question

which ratio correctly compares 3 feet to 24 inches?

A.1/8

B.2/3

C3/24

D.3/2 will medal

Answer 1

Welcome to OpenStudy @daddysgirl11

First convert 24 inches into feet.

Answer 2

thx this isn't my first time my computer acts stupid I have other accounts but some reasons it wont let me log in so im not really new

Answer 3

It's on, anyways.

What is 24 inches in feet?

Hint: 1 feet = 12 inches

Answer 4

but thx for welcoming me though
thx let me work on it

Answer 5

ok im thinking its either 2/3 or 3/2 cause I already knew that 12 in. = 1 ft. and I know its 2 feet cause 12=12=24 am I right? what would the answer exactly be> 2/3 or 3/2?

Answer 6

my bad I meant 12+12=24 sorry :(

Answer 7

Correct, it is 2 feet.

Answer 8

So one thing to remember in ratios is:

\(\sf\Large a~ to ~b = \frac{a}{b}\)

Answer 9

ok so am I right I was thinking the exact answer is 2/3?

Answer 10

You question says:

3 feet to 24 inches

We made into:

3 feet to 2 feet

So what would it be?

Answer 11

Also note that we have to make sure they have the same units as we can not compare apples to oranges.

Answer 12

ok then 3/2?

Answer 13

Correct

Answer 14

ok thx