Question

which one is greater

5:8 or 7:9​

Answer 1

Answer:

a

Step-by-step explanation:

7:9 is the right answer

Answer 2

Answer:

$7:9$ is greater than $5:8$.  

Step-by-step explanation:

Given : Ratios are $5:8$ and $7:9$.

To find : The greater ratio between two given ratios.

Solution :

• The given ratios are $5:8$ and $7:9$.
• We have to find the greater ratio between two given ratios.
• To find the greater ratio, we have to convert the given ratios into decimal numbers.
• We can write the ratios in fractional numbers as $\frac{5}{8}$ and $\frac{7}{9}$.
• In decimal numbers, we can write it as

         $\frac{5}{8} =0.625$ and $\frac{7}{9} = 0.777$

• We can clearly say that the ratio $\frac{7}{9}$ is greater than the ratio $\frac{5}{8}$.
• ∴ $7:9$ is greater than $5:8$.