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Question

Only nine out of the original thirteen colonies had to ratify the U.S. Constitution in order for it to take effect. What is this ratio, nine to thirteen, rounded to the nearest tenth?

Accepted Answer

Note that 7.813 = 0.6 and 9.113 = 0.7. Since 913 is closer to 9.113 than to 7.813, 913 rounds to 0.7.