To find which ratio is higher, we can first convert the ratios into fractions (that makes it easier, at least for me) and then simplify the fractions and see which one is greater.
Since ratios are basically division, 15:20 = 
, and
12:16 = 
Now we simplify these fractions. 15 and 20 have a GCF of 5, so taking out the common number gives us the simplified fraction of 
.
12 and 16 have a GCF of 4, so taking out the common number gives us the simplified fraction of . Since = , these ratios are the same.
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Answer:
it's 12
Step-by-step explanation:
5(12) =60
60+17=77
Answer:
D
Step-by-step explanation:
So we have the equation:
And we want to solve for x.
We can solve it by completing the square.
First, subtract 58 from both sides:
Divide the b term by 2 and square it:
So, add 9 to both sides:
On the left, the perfect square trinomial pattern. Add on the right. So:
Take the square root of both sides:
The square root of -49 is 7i:
Add 3 to both sides:
So, our answer is D.
And we're done!
Basically the question is asking if the proportions for the dimensions of the 2 rugs are the same, so in this case yes, since 6 X 8 can be written as 3 X 4 which if you set up a fraction you can easily multiply both the top and bottom number by 3 to get 9 X 12.
