Ram has 12 hens and 5 cows, Shyam has 18 hens and 9 cows, Preetham has 4 hens and 8 cows, and Vinay has 10 hens and 7 cows. Who has a greater ratio of hens to cows?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Ram.
Given:
Ram has 12 hens and 5 cows
Shyam has 18 hens and 9 cows
Preetham has 4 hens and 8 cows
Vinay has 10 hens and 7 cows
Calculations:
The ratio of hens to cows
For Ram = 12/5 = 2.4
For Shyam = 18/9 = 2
For Preetham = 4/8 = 0.5
For Vinay = 10/7 = 1.42
Hence, Ram has a greater ratio of hens to cows