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    Question

    Among the ratios 3 : 4, 5 : 8, 1 : 2, 6 : 9 which is the

    greatest?
    A 5 : 8 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 3 : 4 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 6 : 9 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 1 : 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ,

    Convert each ratio to a fraction: 3 : 4 ⇒ 3/4 5 : 8 ⇒ 5/8 1 : 2 ⇒ 1/2 6 : 9 ⇒ 6/9 Convert fractions to decimal values: 3/4 = 0.75 5/8 = 0.625 1/2 = 0.5 6/9 = 0.6667 Compare the decimal values: 0.75 > 0.625 > 0.6667 > 0.5 The greatest ratio is 3 : 4.

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