in a jewelry store, rings make up 5/9 of the inventory. Earrings make up 4/15 of the inventory. How many times greater is the ring inventory than the earring inventory?
3 answers
What is 5/9 ÷ 4/15 ?
20/135
Result
5
9
×
15
4
=
5 × 15
9 × 4
=
75
36
=
75 ÷ 3
36 ÷ 3
=
25
12
OR 2 1
12
5
9
×
15
4
=
5 × 15
9 × 4
=
75
36
=
75 ÷ 3
36 ÷ 3
=
25
12
OR 2 1
12
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