Question

A bank contains 15 pennies and 12 nickels. Write
the ratio of nickels to pennies.

Answer 1

Answer:

4:5

Step-by-step explanation:

Ratio compares two values.  The ratio of nickels to pennies is:

$12:15\\4:5$

Answer 2

Answer:

4:5

Explanation:

Nickels:Pennies. That would be 12/15 in a fraction. If you simplify that, you'll get 4/5. 4/5 = 4:5.