SOLUTION: This one has me totally stumped. I've tried working it a couple of times with a side by side example and can't understand it. Hat sizes are determined by measuring the circumfe

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Question 126765: This one has me totally stumped. I've tried working it a couple of times with a side by side example and can't understand it.
Hat sizes are determined by measuring the circumference of one's head in either inches or centimeters. Use ratio and proportion to complete the following table.
Hat Size Head Circumference Head Circumference
to the nearest 1/5 in. to the nearest centimeter
7 5/8 24 61
7 1/2 23 3/5 60

Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
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7.625/7.5=1.0167
24/1.O167=23.60 OR 23 6/10 OR 23 3/5
61/1.0167=60