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If 1/2 of the number of white mice in a certain laboratory is 1/8 of
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If \(\frac{1}{2}\) of the number of white mice in a certain laboratory is \(\frac{1}{8}\) of the total number of mice, and \(\frac{1}{3}\) of the number of gray mice is \(\frac{1}{9}\) of the total number of mice, then what is the ratio of white mice to gray mice?
A. 16 : 27
B. 2 : 3
C. 3 : 4
D. 4 : 5
E. 8 : 9
A. 16 : 27
B. 2 : 3
C. 3 : 4
D. 4 : 5
E. 8 : 9
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21 Mar 2021, 00:12
21 Mar 2021, 00:12
I use choosing number strategy for solving this question. I choose 72 as the total number of mice.
So, 1/ 2 of White mice = 72 / 8 = 9
Total white mice = 18
and, 1/3 of Gray mice = 72 / 9 = 8
Total gray mice = 24
White mice : gray mice = 18 : 24 = 3:4 (Answer choice C)
So, 1/ 2 of White mice = 72 / 8 = 9
Total white mice = 18
and, 1/3 of Gray mice = 72 / 9 = 8
Total gray mice = 24
White mice : gray mice = 18 : 24 = 3:4 (Answer choice C)
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Re: If 1/2 of the number of white mice in a certain laboratory is 1/8 of
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21 Mar 2021, 07:51
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KarunMendiratta wrote:
If \(\frac{1}{2}\) of the number of white mice in a certain laboratory is \(\frac{1}{8}\) of the total number of mice, and \(\frac{1}{3}\) of the number of gray mice is \(\frac{1}{9}\) of the total number of mice, then what is the ratio of white mice to gray mice?
A. 16 : 27
B. 2 : 3
C. 3 : 4
D. 4 : 5
E. 8 : 9
A. 16 : 27
B. 2 : 3
C. 3 : 4
D. 4 : 5
E. 8 : 9
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