Question

Find the greatest ratio in each pair. 19:25, 37:50​

Answer 1

the greatest ratio in each pair is 37:50

Answer 2

The greatest ratio = 19 : 25

Step-by-step explanation:

We have,

19 : 25 and 37 : 50​

To find, the greatest ratio = ?

∴ 19 : 25

= $\dfrac{19}{25}$

Multiplying nemerator and denominator by 2, we get

$=\dfrac{19\times 2}{25\times 2}$

$=\dfrac{38}{50}$

Also, 37 : 50​

$=\dfrac{37}{50}$

∴ $\dfrac{38}{50}$ > $\dfrac{37}{50}$

Since, the denominator are same, the greatest numerator is greatest fraction.

∴ The greatest ratio = 19 : 25