Which of the following ratios is most nearly equal to the ratio \(1+\sqrt{5}\) to \(2?\)
A. \(8\) to \(5\)
B. \(6\) to \(5\)
C. \(5\) to \(4\)
D. \(2\) to \(1\)
E. \(1\) to \(1\)
The OA is A
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Solution:
Since √5 ≈ 2.26, 1 + √5 ≈ 3.26. Rounding that down to 3.2, we have:
3.2 : 2 = 16 : 10 = 8 : 5
Answer: A
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