Question

Compare the ratios 3:8 and 1:2 1. write ratios as fractions. 3:8 and 1:2 2. find a common denominator. 2 is a faction of 8, so the common denominator is 8. which comparison correctly compares the ratio 3:8 and 1:2? A) 3:8 > 1:2 B) 3:8 = 1:2 C)3:8 < 1:2
Im only in 6th grade and im doing this!!!!

Answer 1

Answer:

3:8 < 1:2

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer:

$1:2 > 3:8$

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

$Ratio_1 = 3:8$

$Ratio_2 = 1:2$

Required

Compare both ratios

$Ratio_1 = 3:8$

$Ratio_2 = 1:2$

Multiply ratio 2 by 4

$Ratio_1 = 3:8$

$Ratio_2 = 1 * 4:2 * 4$

This gives:

$Ratio_1 = 3:8$

$Ratio_2 = 4:8$

Write both ratios as fractions

$Ratio_1 = \frac{3}{8}$

$Ratio_2 = \frac{4}{8}$

Get decimal equivalent:

$Ratio_1 = 0.375$

$Ratio_2 = 0.5$

Comparing both, we have that

$Ratio_2 > Ratio_1$

$0.5 > 0.375$

Conclusively;

$1:2 > 3:8$