" The simplest way to write 15: 40 is as ?

Charlize Carrillo

Charlize Carrillo

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2022-12-17

" The simplest way to write 15: 40 is as ?
1) 2 : 3
2) 5 : 4
3) 8 : 3
4) 3 : 8

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rottaceaggitenh9

rottaceaggitenh9

Beginner2022-12-18Added 4 answers

"The correct option is 4) 3 : 8
Think about the number 15 40 . Keep in mind that the HCF of 15 and 40 is 5. The ratio's value stays the same even after dividing the denominator and numerator by 5.
i.e., 15 40 = 15 ÷ 5 40 ÷ 5 = 3 8
Therefore, the ratio 15:40 is 3:8 in its most basic form.

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