Mechanical Comprehension · Question 150

Question 150 of 200

A small gear with 12 teeth drives a large gear with 60 teeth. What is the gear ratio between them?

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Correct answer to question 150 (Mechanical Comprehension): 5 to 1

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Gear ratio compares tooth counts, 60 / 12 = 5, so the large gear turns once for every 5 turns of the small gear.

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