Cole's Scribepost for October 28/09

Question #5:

a) $2 compared to $8.
2:8.

b) The width of the cover of this book, compared to it's length in centimeters.
width: 21cm length: 26cm. 21:26.

c) A class has 14 girls and there's 30 students, ratio, Boys:Girls:Total.
16 boys, 14 girls, 30 students. 16:14:30.

d) My age compared to a 28 year old.
13:28.

Question #6: Write each ratio in Question #5 as an equivalent ratio in lowest terms.
2:8 - 1:4.
21:26 - 21:26.
16:14:30 - 8:7:15.
13:28 - 13:28.