Andrew M. answered • 01/30/18
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(2/5)A = (4/7)B
A/B = (4/7)/(2/5) = (4/7)(5/2) = 10/7
A:B = 10:7
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asked • 01/30/182/5 of Abel's books are equal to 4/7 of Bella's books. What is the ratio of Abel's books to Bella's books?
2/5 of Abel's books are equal to 4/7 of Bella's books. What is the ratio of Abel's books to Bella's books?
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Naomi S. answered • 01/30/18
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A: Abel's books
B: Bella's Books
B: Bella's Books
(2/5)A = (4/7)B
(5/2)(2/5)A = (5/2)(4/7)B __________multiply both sides by 5/2
A =(10/7)B
A/B = 10/7 __________ divide by B to both side
The ratio of Abel's books to Bella's Books is 10:7
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