On monday. there were 15 cows and 10 horses in a field. There were no other animals in the field. What was the ratio of cows to horses in the field on Monday remember to simplify and show your work
To find the ratio of cows to horses, we need to divide the number of cows by the number of horses.
Cows : Horses
15 : 10
Since both 15 and 10 are divisible by 5, we can simplify the ratio by dividing both numbers by 5.
15 ÷ 5 = 3
10 ÷ 5 = 2
So, the simplified ratio of cows to horses on Monday is 3:2.