Question

Which simplified ratio correctly compares 30 inches to 2 feet?

Answer 1

Answer:

5:4

Step-by-step explanation:

There are 12 inches in one foot, so there are 24 inches in 2 feet.

Therefore, the ratio that compares 30 inches to 2 feet is the ratio that compares 30 inches to 24 inches.

This is

$30\ :\ 24$

Simplify it:

$30\ :\ 24=\dfrac{30}{24}=\dfrac{6\times 5}{6\times 4}=\dfrac{5}{4}=5\ :\ 4$