Problem 17
Fill in the blanks. A ratio is a _______ of two numbers.
Problem 17
Fill in the blanks. To multiply fractions, we multiply their _________ and multiply their ___________.
Problem 18
A fraction that has polynomials in its numerator and denominator is called a _____ expression.
Problem 20
Solve and verify your answer. It takes a printer 12 hours to print the class schedules for all of the students in a college. A faster printer can do the job in 9 hours. How long will it take to do the job if both printers are used?
Problem 21
The fundamental property of fractions states that \(\frac{a c}{b c}=\)_____.
Problem 36
Solve. $$\frac{3}{6}=\frac{x}{8}$$
Problem 40
Ratio of men to women In a state senate, there are 94 men and 24 women. Find the ratio of men to women.
Problem 42
Simplify each complex fraction. Assume no division by 0. $$\frac{\frac{y}{x}+3 y}{y+\frac{2 y}{x}}$$
Problem 44
Write each expression in simplest form. If it is already in simplest form, so indicate. Assume that no denominators are 0. SEE EXAMPLE 3. (OBJECTIVE 3) $$\frac{7 y^{2}}{5 x^{2}}$$
Problem 51
Rate of speed A car travels 520 miles in 8 hours. Find its rate of speed in mph.