Express each ratio as a fraction in simplest form 16 feet out of 40 feet

Step-by-step explanation:

Start by dividing top and bottom by 4

16 / 4 = 4

40/4 = 10

The result so far is 4/10

But 4/10 is not the answer. You can divide 4 and 10 by 2

4/2 = 2

10/2 = 5

2/5

b. 1.25 hr

step-by-step explanation:

if you have a constant speed of 60 mph, then you have a ratio between 60 mi. to 1 hr. dividing both sides by 60 we get the ratio

1 mi. to

then mult. both sides by 75 we get the ratio

75 mi. to

simplifying we get

75 mi. to

or 1.25 hr.