Question

Question #2d082

Answer 1

Multiply by 2, and use first number as numerator and second as denominator. See explanation.

Explanation:

First, note thatd `9.5 = 9 1/2 = 19/2`. Seeing the 2 in the denominator and knowing that 5 is a whole number, we will double both terms:

`5:9.5 = 10:19`

When writing a ratio as a fraction, the first number is the numerator, and the second the denominator.

`5:9.5 = 10:19 = 10/19`

Since 19 is prime, we know we cannot reduce to lower terms. Thus, we have our answer in lowest terms.