Question

Compare the following ratios: 

(7 : 9) and (11 : 16) 

Answer 1

Compare $$\frac{7}{9}$$ and $$\frac{11}{16}$$:

Cross-multiplying: $$7 \times 16 = 112$$

$$9 \times 11 = 99$$

Since $$112 > 99$$, we have $$\frac{7}{9} > \frac{11}{16}$$.

Therefore, $$(7 : 9) > (11 : 16)$$.