i spend $4.80 on groceries and $1.20 on vegetables.what is the ratio of cost of (A)groceries to veg

(B)veg to groceries

6 answers

(A) 4.80/1.20
(B) 1.20/4.80
the book i have give the answer as (a)4:1
(b)1:4
well, as usual, you should reduce fractions to their lowest terms.

Just divide top and bottom by 1.20

I had thought you would take the next step on your own ...
ok thnk u
B$1.20:$4.80
A $4.40:$1:20
4/1
1/4