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    Question

    Which of the following two ratios is greater 17 : 18 and

    10 : 11?
    A 17/18 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 10/11 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Both are same Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Cannot determine Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Rewrite the two ratios with the LCM of the denominators: Ratio 1: 17/18 x 11/11 =187/198 Ratio 2: 10/11 x 18/18 =180/198 Compare the numerators of the two ratios: 187 > 180 The ratio 17: 18 is greater than the ratio 10: 11.   Hence, the correct answer is 17:18.

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