The ratio 5:9 can be simplified to 1:1.8 by dividing both terms by 5. The ratio 3:6 can be simplified to 1:2 by dividing both terms by 3.
Comparing the simplified ratios, we can see that the ratio 1:1.8 is smaller than the ratio 1:2.
Therefore, the ratio 5:9 is smaller than the ratio 3:6.
Compare Ratios Practice Complete this assessment to review what you’ve learned. It will not count toward your grade. 1 of 51 of 5 Items Question Use the given tables to compare the ratios 5:9 and 3:6. 5 9 10 18 15 27 20 36 25 45 3 6 6 12 9 18 12 24 15 30 $$
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