Which ratios are less than 8 to 10? Check all that apply.

mr001-1.jpg
3:5
mr001-2.jpg
13:15

1 answer

To determine which ratios are less than \( \frac{8}{10} \), we can simplify \( \frac{8}{10} \) to \( \frac{4}{5} \).

Now, we will convert the given ratios \( \frac{3}{5} \) and \( \frac{13}{15} \) into their decimal forms to compare them.

  1. For \( \frac{3}{5} \): \[ \frac{3}{5} = 0.6 \]

  2. For \( \frac{13}{15} \): \[ \frac{13}{15} \approx 0.8667 \]

Now, we compare these values to \( 0.8 \) (which is the decimal equivalent of \( \frac{4}{5} \)):

  • \( 0.6 < 0.8 \) (so \( \frac{3}{5} < \frac{8}{10} \))
  • \( 0.8667 > 0.8 \) (so \( \frac{13}{15} > \frac{8}{10} \))

Thus, the only ratio that is less than \( \frac{8}{10} \) is \( \frac{3}{5} \).

In summary, the answer is:

  • \( 3:5 \) is less than \( 8:10 \)
  • \( 13:15 \) is not less than \( 8:10 \)