Question

Ronald ran 6 laps in 12 minutes. Which ratio can be used to find the number of laps that Ronald ran in 1 minute?

Answer 1

Answer:

6/12

Step-by-step explanation:

Got it right on test

Answer 2

Answer:

0.5:1

Step-by-step explanation:

laps:minutes

So we can find how much Ronald runs in 2 minutes, by dividing 6:12 (or 6/12) by 6. This will give you 1:2 (One lap = 2 minutes).

But you're looking for 1 minute, so with 1:2, you have to divide them by 1/2, so it will be 0.5:1.