The ratio of 900 pounds to 16 tons is 1:39.2.
Ratio refers to the relative size of one quantity, value, or number compared to another.
Ratios can be depicted as fractions, percentages, decimals, or in standard ratio forms using colon (:).
1 ton = 2204.62 pounds
16 tons = 35,273.91 pounds (16 x 2204.62)
The ratio of 900 pounds to 16 tons = 35,273.91:900
= 39.19:1
≈ 39.2:1
In other words, 900 pounds is 1/39.2 of 16 tons in fractions.
Thus, the ratio of 900 pounds to 16 tons is 1:39.2.
Complete Question:
Find the ratio of 900 pounds to 16 tons