Compare the ratios using the models.

2 models. One model has 5 sections and is labeled 4 to 5. The second model has 10 sections and is labeled 9 to 10.

The left model should have
segments shaded.
The right model should have
segments shaded.
So, 4:5
9:10.

1 answer

To compare the ratios of the two models given, we need to analyze the shaded segments in each.

Model 1: 4 to 5

  • This model has 5 sections.
  • It is labeled 4 to 5, which means out of the 5 sections, 4 sections are shaded.

Shaded segments in Model 1: 4 sections out of 5
Ratio: \( \frac{4}{5} \)

Model 2: 9 to 10

  • This model has 10 sections.
  • It is labeled 9 to 10, which means 9 sections are shaded out of 10.

Shaded segments in Model 2: 9 sections out of 10
Ratio: \( \frac{9}{10} \)

Comparing the Ratios

To compare \( \frac{4}{5} \) and \( \frac{9}{10} \):

  1. Convert both fractions to the same denominator (which can be 10 in this case).
    • \( \frac{4}{5} = \frac{4 \times 2}{5 \times 2} = \frac{8}{10} \)
    • \( \frac{9}{10} \) remains as is.

Now we have:

  • Model 1: \( \frac{8}{10} \)
  • Model 2: \( \frac{9}{10} \)

Conclusion

Comparing \( \frac{8}{10} \) and \( \frac{9}{10} \):

  • \( \frac{8}{10} < \frac{9}{10} \)

Thus, the shaded portion in Model 1 (with a ratio of 4:5) is less than that in Model 2 (with a ratio of 9:10).

Summary:

  • Model 1 (4:5): 4 out of 5 sections shaded.
  • Model 2 (9:10): 9 out of 10 sections shaded.
  • The ratios show that Model 1 has a smaller proportion shaded compared to Model 2.
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