Question

How many times greater was the temperature in Miami (45) than the lowest in San Diego (25)

Answer 1

Answer:

The temperature in Miami is 9/5 times the temperature in San Diego.

Step-by-step explanation:

Ratios

To compare the temperature in Miami (45) with the temperature in San Diego (25), we use the division or ratio between both numbers:

$\displaystyle \frac{45}{25}$

Simplify the fraction dividing by 5:

$\displaystyle \frac{9}{5}$

Since the relation between them is 9/5, it means the temperature in Miami is 9/5 times the temperature in San Diego.