SOLUTION: i have a problem with a question asked on my homework. the instructions say; write the ratio of the first measurement to the second measurement. write both measurements in the same

Question 405968: i have a problem with a question asked on my homework. the instructions say; write the ratio of the first measurement to the second measurement. write both measurements in the same unit..... the first problem is; 84 ft, 54 in. i know about ratios but i dont understand this one. :(
Found 2 solutions by mananth, Alan3354:
Answer by mananth(16946) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Whenever you are taking a ratio both the quantities should have the same units
84ft = 84 * 12= 1008 in
54 in
1008/54 =168/9
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
i have a problem with a question asked on my homework. the instructions say; write the ratio of the first measurement to the second measurement. write both measurements in the same unit..... the first problem is; 84 ft, 54 in.
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Change ft to inches
84ft = 84 * 12 = 1008 in
54 in
1008/54 = 56/3
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