Question

1. if a rectangle is 12 inches long and 8 inches wide, what is the ratio of its length to its width?

Explanation:

Step1: Write the ratio of length to width

The length is 12 inches and the width is 8 inches. The ratio of length to width is \(12:8\).

Step2: Simplify the ratio

Divide both terms of the ratio by their greatest common divisor. The GCD of 12 and 8 is 4.
\(\frac{12}{4}:\frac{8}{4}=3:2\)

Answer:

\(3:2\)