Homework Help: Math-Ratios

Posted by Lindsey on Friday, February 5, 2010 at 3:06pm.

Write the ratio in each case:
6 in to 3ft I don't understand how the answer is 1/6. What do you do to get that?

50 hours to 3 days. I don't understand how the answer is 25/36. What do you do to get that?

Thank you for your help. It is greatly appreciated.

Math-Ratios - Ms. Sue, Friday, February 5, 2010 at 3:34pm
You need to convert to inches in the first problem.

3 ft = 36 inches

6/36 = 1/6
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3 days = 72 hours

50/72 = 25/36

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