Question

9. Choose the correct statement:
(a) (5:8) > (3:4) (b) (5:8< (3:4)
(c) two ratios cannot be compared​​

Answer 1

Answer:

We know that

5:8=5/8 and

3:4=3/4

To compare the ratios, we make their denominator same.

∴5:8=

8

5

And, 3:4=

4

3

=

8

6

[Multiplying both numerator and denominator by 2]

Since, 5<6

⇒

8

5

<

8

6

∴(5:8)<(3:4)