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Question

which of the following ratio is greater?

2 : 3 and 13 : 19 

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Solution

2 : 3 and 13 : 19 

`2/3 : 13/19`

⇒ 2 x 19 < 3 x 13 

⇒ 38 < 39 

⇒ 2 : 3 < 13 : 19 

13 : 19 is greater .

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Chapter 9: Ratio and Proportion - Exercise 9.1

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Chapter 9 Ratio and Proportion
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