Question

1. Use , , or = to compare the ratios. Show your work. (a) 5:8 and 7:10

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

$5 : 8 =\dfrac{5}{8}\\\\\\7:10=\dfrac{7}{10}\\\\\\LCD \ of 8 \ and \ 10 = 40\\\\\dfrac{5*5}{8*5}=\dfrac{25}{40}\\\\\\\dfrac{7*4}{10*4}=\dfrac{28}{40}\\\\\\\dfrac{25}{40} < \dfrac{28}{40}$

So,  5:8    < 7 : 10

Answer 2

Answer: 5:8 > 7:10

Step-by-step Explanation: 5:8 = 5/8   7:10 = 7/10

5/8 = 1.6

7/10 = 1.4

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