Question

Compare the ratios 2:3 & 4:7.
a) 2:3< 4:7
c) 2:3 = 4:7
b) 2:3 > 4:7
d) None of these​

Answer 1

Answer:

b) 2:3 is greater than 4:7

Step-by-step explanation:

2:3 , 4:3

= 2/3 , 4/7

L.C.M of 3 and 7 = 21

so, 2×7/3×7 , 4×3/7×3

= 14/21 , 12/21

so, 14/21 is greater than 12/21

which is option b)