Question

Box $1$ has $12$ paper clips and $16$ rubber bands. Box $2$ has $9$ paper clips and $12$ rubber bands. Which box has lower ratio of paper clips to rubber band?

• A. Box $1$
• B. Box $2$
• C. Both are same
• D. Cannot be determined

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both are same

Box $1=\frac{12}{16}=12:16$, Box$2=\frac{9}{12}=9:12$
Expressing in percentage
$\frac{12}{16}=0.75=75$%
$\frac{9}{12}=0.75=75$%
Hence both are equal.