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    Which ratio is the largest among 5 : 12, 14 : 31, 8 : 33 and 17 : 39?
    Question

    Which ratio is the largest among 5 : 12, 14 : 31, 8 : 33 and 17 : 39?

    A.

    8 : 33

    B.

    14 : 31

    C.

    5 : 12

    D.

    17 : 39

    Correct option is B

    Given
    Ratios: 5 : 12, 14 : 31, 8 : 33, 17 : 39
    Solution
    512\frac{5}{12} \approx​ 0.416

    1431\frac{14}{31} \approx 0.451

    833\frac{8}{33} \approx ​0.242

    1739\frac{17}{39} \approx​ 0.435
    Comparing the decimal values, 0.451 is the largest.
    Therefore, the largest ratio is 14 : 31.
    Final Answer
    So the correct answer is (b)

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