Question

write the ratio as a fraction in simplest form, with whole numbers in the numerator and denominator 0.36 hr : 0.20 hr

Explanation:

Step1: Convert ratio to fraction

$\frac{0.36}{0.20}$

Step2: Eliminate decimals

Multiply numerator and denominator by 100: $\frac{0.36 \times 100}{0.20 \times 100} = \frac{36}{20}$

Step3: Simplify the fraction

Divide numerator and denominator by GCD 4: $\frac{36 \div 4}{20 \div 4} = \frac{9}{5}$

Answer:

$\frac{9}{5}$