SOLUTION: Which of the following expresses the ratio of 3 inches to 2 yards? A)3:2 B)3:9 C)3:12 D)3:24 E)3:72

SOLUTION: Which of the following expresses the ratio of 3 inches to 2 yards? A)3:2 B)3:9 C)3:12 D)3:24 E)3:72

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Question 607355: Which of the following expresses the ratio of 3 inches to 2 yards?
A)3:2
B)3:9
C)3:12
D)3:24
E)3:72
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3 inches to 2 yards

3 inches: 2*3 feet

3 inches: 6 feet

3 inches: 6*12 inches

3 inches: 72 inches

3:72

1:24

The ideal and most simplified answer is 1:24, but it looks like they don't want you to simplify fully.

So the answer is D)3:24

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