We must express both quantities in the same unit of measurement to find the ratio
of two quantities in its simplest form.
Example 2
Find the ratio of 45 centimetres to 2 metres in its simplest form.
Solution:
Note:
We can use ratios to compare more than two quantities conveniently.
Fractions are not usually suitable for this.
Example 3
Find the ratio of 250 m to 1 km in its simplest form.
Solution:
Example 4
Find the ratio of 54 minutes to 2 hours in its simplest form.
Solution:
Example 5
Find the ratio of 60 days to 1 year in its simplest form. Assume
the year is a non-leap year.
Solution:
Example 6
Find the ratio of 350 millilitres to 1.5 litres in its simplest form.
Solution:
Example 7
Find the ratio of 475 milligrams to 2 kilograms in its simplest form.
Solution:
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