A classic hip-hop radio station can play up to 12 songs per hour. Which of
the following could not represent the ratio of rap songs to R&B songs played
within the 1pm-2pm hour?
(A) 2:1
(B) 5:1
(C) 3:2
(D) 7:5
(E) 7:6
OA E
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If the ratio were 7 : 6, at a minimum 7 + 6 = 13 songs would have played between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.,, and since the maximum number of songs is 12, 13 songs is not possible.BTGmoderatorDC wrote:A classic hip-hop radio station can play up to 12 songs per hour. Which of
the following could not represent the ratio of rap songs to R&B songs played
within the 1pm-2pm hour?
(A) 2:1
(B) 5:1
(C) 3:2
(D) 7:5
(E) 7:6
OA E
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Answer: E
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