Question

write the ratio of second quantity to first quantity in the reduced form: 5 dozens pens, 120 pens

Answer 1

Question : Write the ratio of second quantity to first quantity in the reduced form:

5 dozens pens, 120 pens

We know that,

There are 12 units in a dozen.

So,

5 dozen pens = 5 × 12 pens

= 60 pens.

To find :

Ratio of 120 pens, 60 pens

Ratio = 120/60

= 2/1

= 2 : 1

Hence,

The ratio is 2 : 1.

Answer 2

1 dozen = 12

5 dozen =60

Therefore,

ratio=

2nd quantity :1st quantity

120:60=2:1

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