SOLUTION: Sam eats an entire hot dog in 45 seconds. Leann eats her hot dog in 3 minutes. What is the ratio of Sam's time to Leann's time? Express your answer in lowest terms. Please he

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Question 357956: Sam eats an entire hot dog in 45 seconds. Leann eats her hot dog in 3 minutes. What is the ratio of Sam's time to Leann's time? Express your answer in lowest terms.
Please help me, I have no clue how to do this! Thanks so much. :) I'm really stressing out with Algebra right now, so I'd really appreciate your help with this one.

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Sam eats an entire hot dog in 45 seconds. Leann eats her hot dog in 3 minutes. What is the ratio of Sam's time to Leann's time? Express your answer in lowest terms.
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3 minutes is 3*60 = 180 seconds.
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ratio = Sam's time/Leann's time = 45/180 = 5/20 = 1/4
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Cheers,
stan H.