ratio of bass to catfish in the pond is 54 to 150. Which statement describes this relationship? A) There are 6 bass for every 25 catfish in the pond. B) There are 9 bass for every 15 catfish in the pond. C) There are 9 bass for every 25 catfish in the pond. D) There are 25 bass for every 9 catfish in the pond. Sub

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Carmelo Frey

27 April, 20:10

ratio of bass to catfish in the pond is 54 to 150. Which statement describes this relationship? A) There are 6 bass for every 25 catfish in the pond. B) There are 9 bass for every 15 catfish in the pond. C) There are 9 bass for every 25 catfish in the pond. D) There are 25 bass for every 9 catfish in the pond. Sub

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Axel Strickland · Answer 1

'There are 9 bass for every 25 catfish in the pond' is the correct statement.

Step-by-step explanation:

The ratio of bass to catfish in a pond is 54 to 150.

So, we asked which simplest ratio describes this above ratio.

We have to select the proper statement.

The ratio of bass to catfish is 54 : 150 ≡ 9 : 25 {Dividing each value with 6}.

So, statement C i. e. 'there are 9 bass for every 25 catfish in the pond' is the correct statement. (Answer)