Determine the ratio and write the ratio as some quantity to 1.
-According to a study, each week the average elementary child spends 19 hours watching television, 7 hours reading books, and 6 hours playing outside. What is the ratio of number of hours of television watched to the
Number of hours reading?
A) 19:7; 2.71:1
B) 19:12; 1.58:1
C) 19:6; 3.17:1
D) 7:19; 0.37:1

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The ratio of the number of hours of television watched to the number of hours reading is 19 hours to 7 hours, which simplifies to 19:7. To express this ratio as some quantity to 1, divide 19 by 7, which equals approximately 2.71:1.

Determine the Ratio and Write the Ratio as Some Quantity