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Find the ratio of the first quantity with the second in its simplest form.

11 yr. 8 months to 8 yr. 4 month ratio is 7:5, if true then enter 1 and if false then enter 0.

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Solution

Ratio of two quantities can be calculated only when they are of same units.

So, converting 8years4months into months , we get 8×12+4=100months

Converting 11years8months into months , we get 11×12+8=140months

Ratio of second quantity to first

quantity =140:100

Simplifying it by dividing by 20, we get the ratio =7:5


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