Simple Math Question....Just making usre....?

Question

Is 12:10 the same as 10:12?

Answer 1

12 : 10 = 6 : 5
10 : 12 = 5 : 6
Thus they are NOT the same.
Example
44 oranges are to be shared in the ratio a) 6:5 and b) 5:6 between person A and person B. How much will each receive?
Part a)
A will receive 6 / 11 x 44 = 24 oranges
B will receive 5 / 11 x 44 = 20 oranges

Part b)
A will receive 5 / 11 x 44 = 20 oranges
B will receive 6 / 11 x 44 = 24 oranges

Answer 2

No, 12:10 is not the same as 10:12.

Answer 3

No. 12 is to 10 is just like saying (e.g.) 12 girls is to 10 boys. While 10 is to 12 is 10 boys isto 12 girls. There is a very big difference between these two especially in solving math problems.

Answer 4

No, 12:10 = 12/10 = 1.2
10:12 = 10/12 = 0.8333
Although, if you make clear the ratio is reversed, you can use either, for example if the ratio of apples to oranges is 12:10, then you can also say the ratio of oranges to apples is 10:12.

Answer 5

No of course lets see... take the number in front of the ":" , since 12 is bigger than 10, 12:10 is not the same as 10:12.=)

Answer 6

I agree with sv answer :-
12 : 10 is not the same as 10 : 12.
12 : 10 means twelve one tenths
= 12/10
= 1.2
10 : 12 means ten one twelvths
= 10/12
= 0.833

Answer 7

12 : 10 is not the same as 10 : 12.
12 : 10 means twelve one tenths
= 12/10
= 1.2
10 : 12 means ten one twelvths
= 10/12
= 0.833

Answer 8

it's the same ratio, but when given a practical application the ordering is very important.

Answer 9

No

Answer 10

No