Basic College Mathematics (9th Edition)

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Chapter 5 - Ratio and Proportion - Review Exercises - Page 375: 57

Answer

$\frac{4}{5}$

Work Step by Step

We can write the given ratio as a fraction and then simplify in lowest terms. $\frac{12eggs}{15eggs}$ Since both the denominator and numerator have the same unit, we can divide out the common unit. $\frac{12}{15}=\frac{12\div3}{15\div3}=\frac{4}{5}$
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