In the United States, about 1% of all births are multiple births (2 or more babies at one time). One hospital averages 12 sets o

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Mnenie [13.5K]

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In the United States, about 1% of all births are multiple births (2 or more babies at one time). One hospital averages 12 sets o

f twins out of 1,000 births. Choose the answer that expresses this ratio as a fraction in lowest terms.

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allsm [11] · Answer 1 · 2021-11-27T04:29:01+03:00

allsm [11]4 years ago

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The answer would be 12/1000 but since it must be simplified
divide both sides of the fraction by the GCD which is 4 in this case
and the smallest possible fraction you recieve is 3/250 or 1 in every 83.33
your answer is 3/250