Question

compare the ratios 2:3 and 4:7

Answer 1

"Compare the ratios 4 : 7 and 2 : 3

Solution:

4 : 7 = 4/7 and 2 : 3 = 2/3

LCM of 7 and 3 is 21.

(4 x 3)/ (7 x 3) = 28/21

and (5 x 7)/(3 x 7) = 15/21

Clearly, 15 < 28

and therefore

we will have 15/21 < 28/21

⇒ 4/7< 2/3

⇒ 4 : 7 < 2 : 3

"

Answer 2

4:7   2:3

12)          (14

_4_      _2_

  7           3

ans = 4:7 < 2:3