Use a ratio to compare the values. Simplify the ratio.
12 yd to 20 ft
A. 5 : 9
B. 3 : 5
C. 5 : 3
D. 9 : 5
Answer (2)
The question says, 12 yards to 20 feet. First let's convert the units. One yard is equal to 3 feet. So if we multiply, 3 ⋅ 12 = 36 f ee t . Now we will, divide 36 feet to 20 feet and we'll simplify. 20 36 both 36 and 20 are divisible by 4, that means 4 is their common factor. We can simplify by that. 20 36 = 4 ⋅ 5 4 ⋅ 9 = 4 4 ⋅ 5 9 = 1 ⋅ 5 9 = 5 9
The answer is D. 9:5
To compare 12 yards to 20 feet, we convert 12 yards to feet, resulting in 36 feet. The simplified ratio of 36 feet to 20 feet is 9:5. Therefore, the correct answer is D. 9:5.
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