1,972:5,8

I’m not sure how to read 1,972:5,8. Here are two common interpretations:

• Interpretation A (comma as thousands, so 1972 : 58)

  • 1972 ÷ 58 = 34
  • Simplified ratio: 34:1

• Interpretation B (comma as decimal, so 1.972 : 5.8)

  • 1.972 ÷ 5.8 = 0.34
  • As an integer ratio: 17:50

Which interpretation matches your problem? If you can confirm, I’ll give the exact steps for that version.