Question

example 1
dustin had 3 hits for every 8 at bats. adrian had 4 hits for every 10 at bats. who has the better hits to at bats ratio?
dustin adrian
hits at bats hits at bats
3 8 4 10
dustin adrian
hits at bats hits at bats
3 8 4 10

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate Dustin's ratio

$\text{Ratio}_\text{Dustin} = \frac{3}{8} = 0.375$

Step2: Calculate Adrian's ratio

$\text{Ratio}_\text{Adrian} = \frac{4}{10} = 0.4$

Step3: Compare the two ratios

$0.4 > 0.375$

Answer:

Adrian has the better hits to at bats ratio.