Question

Which ratio correctly compares 2 feet to 48 inches, when the lengths are written using the same units?

Answer 1

Answer: OPTION D

Step-by-step explanation:

To solve this problem you must apply the proccedure shown below:

- Convert from 48 inches to foot. You know that 12 inches=1 foot. Then you have:

 $(48inches)(\frac{1foot}{12inches})=4feet$

- Therefore, keeping on mind that 48 inches is 4 feet, and you must find the ratio that  correctly compares 2 feet to 48 inches, you can write:

$ratio=\frac{2feet}{4feet}$

- Reduce the fraction, then:

$ratio=\frac{1}{2}$

- You can rewrite it as following:

$ratio=1:2$