Given that the Canadian infant mortality rate is 8 deaths per 1000, and the American rate is 10 deaths per 1000, which of the following represents the American/Canadian infant mortality ratio:
A) 8/10
B) 1.25
C) .80
D) 1/1 or 1

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To find the American/Canadian infant mortality ratio, we need to divide the American rate by the Canadian rate. Therefore, the ratio is 10/8, which simplifies to 1.25. Choice A is incorrect because it represents the Canadian/American mortality ratio. Choice C is incorrect because it represents the reciprocal of the ratio. Choice D is incorrect because it equals 1, which is not the correct ratio.

Given That the Canadian Infant Mortality Rate Is 8 Deaths