Use a ratio to compare the values. Simplify the ratio.

30 in. to 2 ft

A. 15 : 1

B. 5 : 4

C. 4 : 5

D. 1 : 15

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Mathematics

Cody Mejia

31 January, 01:05

Use a ratio to compare the values. Simplify the ratio.

30 in. to 2 ft

A. 15 : 1

B. 5 : 4

C. 4 : 5

D. 1 : 15

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Answers (2)

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Anne · Answer 1

B) 30inches = 2ft 6inc 2ft = 24inches (1ft=12in) Then, the ratio is 5:4

Jerimiah Lopez · Answer 2

First we need to convert foot to inches.

1 ft = 12 inches

That means that our proportion looks like:

30/24

we can divide both by 6 and we get

5/4

That means the answer is B)

Use a ratio to compare the values. Simplify the ratio.30 in. to 2 ftA. 15 : 1B. 5 : 4C. 4 : 5D. 1 : 15

Use a ratio to compare the values. Simplify the ratio.

30 in. to 2 ft

A. 15 : 1

B. 5 : 4

C. 4 : 5

D. 1 : 15