Column A 5x = 6y Column B   The ratio of x to y   The ratio of ... ...

Column A Column B
The ratio of x to y The ratio of y to x

(A) Column A is larger
(B) ...
(C) ...
(D) ...
(E) ...

*This question is included in Nova Math - Problem Set R: Ratio & Proportion

 
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Posted: 01/11/2013 21:30
Why do you divide the equation by 6/5 for the ratio of x to y?
 
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Posted: 05/24/2013 03:59
I have the same question!
 
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Posted: 05/24/2013 04:05
I guessed, that 5x=6y is the same as x/y=6/5. So, it's clear now.
 
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Posted: 07/31/2013 14:55
Guys, x/y = 6/5, if you multiply across, u ll have the same equation