Question

which ratio is large in the following pairs 4: 7or 5;8​

Answer 1

Answer:

5:8

Step-by-step explanation:

Let x be a constant,

4x + 7x = 11x

whereas,

5x + 8x = 13x

Therefore ratio 5:8 is larger...

Answer 2

Answer:

4:7 = 4/7

5:8 = 5/8

Take LCM of 8 and 7

= 56

$\frac{32}{56}$

and

$\frac{35}{56}$

So

$\frac{35}{56}$

is bigger