Arithmeticeasy · Past Paper
Which ratio is greater: 3:4 or 5:6?
A3:4
B5:6
CThey are equal
DCannot be determined
✓ Correct Answer: B — 5:6
Convert to decimals: 3/4 = 0.75 and 5/6 = 0.833. Since 0.833 > 0.75, 5:6 is greater.
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