Last year, Columbia County's event hall was used for 27 wedding receptions and 33 anniversary parties. This year it was used for 32 wedding receptions and 45 anniversary parties. During which year was the event hall used for a higher ratio of wedding receptions to anniversary parties?

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Jaime

Mathematics

2 October, 03:10

Last year, Columbia County's event hall was used for 27 wedding receptions and 33 anniversary parties. This year it was used for 32 wedding receptions and 45 anniversary parties. During which year was the event hall used for a higher ratio of wedding receptions to anniversary parties?

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Sarahi Fields · Answer 1

Answer:last year

Step-by-step explanation:

Last year, Columbia County's event hall was used for 27 wedding receptions and 33 anniversary parties. Therefore, the ratio of wedding receptions to anniversary parties last year is 27/33 = 0.82

This year it was used for 32 wedding receptions and 45 anniversary parties. Therefore, the ratio of wedding receptions to anniversary parties this year is 32/45 = 0.71

Therefore last year, the event hall used for a higher ratio of wedding receptions to anniversary parties.