Question

Use a ratio to compare the values. Simplify the ratio.
5 m to 100 cm

A. 20 : 1

B. 1 : 5

C. 1 : 20

D. 5 : 1

Answer 1

Use a ratio to compare the values. Simplify the ratio.

30 in. to 2 ft

A. 15 : 1

B. 5 : 4

C. 4 : 5

D. 1 : 15

Answer 2

1m=100 cm, so 5m=500 cm. 500 cm:100 cm=5:1 (D)
2 ft=24 in, so 30 in:24 in=5:4 (b)