Question 4(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points) (Ratios MC) Zachariah and Khai collect stamps. Zachariah has 7 American stamps out of 12 stamps. Khai has 15 American stamps out of 24 stamps. Which statement is correct? Zachariah has a higher ratio of American stamps than Khai because \( \frac{7}{12}>\frac{15}{24} \). Khai has a higher ratio of American stamps than Zachariah because \( \frac{7}{12}<\frac{15}{24} \). Zachariah has a higher ratio of American stamps than Khai because \( \frac{7}{12}<\frac{15}{24} \). Zachariah and Khai have the same ratio of American stamps.

When we look at Zachariah's ratio of American stamps, he has 7 out of 12, which simplifies to approximately 0.583 or 58.3%. Khai has 15 out of 24, which simplifies to approximately 0.625 or 62.5%. Even though Khai has a seemingly higher total number of stamps, the real comparison lies in those percentages! A common mistake in comparing ratios is to focus solely on the absolute numbers rather than the relative ratios. Always simplify fractions when possible and convert them to decimals or percentages for a quick and easy comparison. This helps avoid any misconceptions about which ratio is indeed greater!