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Arrange the following ratios in ascending order.
3 : 4, 3 : 5, 2 : 11, 7 : 2

Options

A

3 : 5 < 2 : 11 < 3 : 4 < 7 : 2

B

2:11 < 3: 5 < 3 : 4 < 7 : 2

C

7 : 2 < 3 : 4 < 3 : 5 < 2 : 11

D

3 : 4 < 3 : 5 < 2:11 < 7: 2

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Correct Answer :

Option B

2:11 < 3: 5 < 3 : 4 < 7 : 2

Solution :

To arrange the given ratios in ascending order, we first convert each ratio into its equivalent fraction or decimal value.

The given ratios are:
1. 3:4
2. 3:5
3. 2:11
4. 7:2

Let's convert each ratio into a fraction and then calculate its decimal value to make comparison easier:

For 3:4:
Fraction form = 34
Decimal value = 0.75

For 3:5:
Fraction form = 35
Decimal value = 0.6

For 2:11:
Fraction form = 211
Decimal value ≈ 0.1818

For 7:2:
Fraction form = 72
Decimal value = 3.5

Now, we compare the decimal values to arrange them in ascending order (from smallest to largest):
0.1818<0.6<0.75<3.5

Replacing the decimal values with their corresponding original ratios, we get:
2:11<3:5<3:4<7:2

Therefore, the correct ascending order of the ratios is:
2:11 < 3: 5 < 3 : 4 < 7 : 2

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