Write a ratio for the word phrase. Write fractions in lowest terms. See Example.
EXAMPLE Writing Word Phrases as Ratios
Write a ratio for each word phrase.
(a) 5 hr to 3 hr
(b) 6 hr to 3 days
First convert 3 days to hours.
Now write the ratio using the common unit of measure, hours.
An application of ratios is in unit pricing, to see which size of an item offered in different sizes produces the best price per unit.
16 min to 1 hr
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