If 1 tic equals 5 tacs and 2 tacs equal 8 tocs, what is the ratio of one tic to one toc?
If 1 tic equals 5 tacs and 2 tacs equal 8 tocs, what is the ratio of one tic to one toc?
Answer/Solution
20/1
Steps/Work
Tic=5*Tac and 2*Tac=8*Toc;
2*Tic=10*Tac and 10*Tac=40*Toc --> 2*Tic=40*Toc --> Tic/Toc=40/2=20/1.
Answer: B.
2*Tic=10*Tac and 10*Tac=40*Toc --> 2*Tic=40*Toc --> Tic/Toc=40/2=20/1.
Answer: B.