Asked by Lorent

Joseph is 3/5 times as old as John. What is the ratio of John's age to Joseph's age? What are the steps in answering this question?

6 years ago

Answered by oobleck

just reverse (flip) the fraction

6 years ago

Answered by Lorent

Is it 5:8

6 years ago

Answered by Lorent

To oobleck, isnt joseph older?

6 years ago

Answered by Lorent

So it means that joseph needs to have the bigger number? So 5:8?

6 years ago

Answered by oobleck

Joseph:John = 3:5
John:Joseph = 5:3
John:(sum of ages) = 5:8

6 years ago

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