Question

Which of the following ratios is the highest?

• A. 12 : 19
• B. 15 : 19
• C. 21 : 26
• D. 19 : 13

Answer 1

Answer:

D. 19 : 13

Let’s compare each ratio as a fraction:

• $(12:19 = \frac{12}{19} \approx 0.632)$

• $(15:19 = \frac{15}{19} \approx 0.789)$

• $(21:26 = \frac{21}{26} \approx 0.808)$

• $(19:13 = \frac{19}{13} \approx 1.462)$

  Comparison:

The largest value is 1.462

Final Answer: 19:13