Question

1. Use , , or = to compare the ratios. Show your work. (a) 5:8 and 7:10

Answer 1

Answer: 5:8 > 7:10

Step-by-step Explanation: 5:8 = 5/8 7:10 = 7/10

5/8 = 1.6

7/10 = 1.4

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Answer 2

Explanation:

`5 : 8 =(5)/(8)\\\\\\7:10=(7)/(10)\\\\\\LCD \ of 8 \ and \ 10 = 40\\\\(5*5)/(8*5)=(25)/(40)\\\\\\(7*4)/(10*4)=(28)/(40)\\\\\\(25)/(40) < (28)/(40)`

So, 5:8 < 7 : 10