Question

B) The ratio 3:5 can be written in the form 1:n

Choose n from the following.
a 5/3
b 1/5
c 3/5
d 1/3​

Answer 1

Answer: a 5/3

Explanation:

Ratios as Fractions

The ratio 3:5 can be expressed as the fraction

`(3)/(5)`

If we wanted to express the ratio in the form 1:n, we can manipulate the fraction in such a way that it has the number 1 in the numerator.

Dividing numerator and denominator by 3:

`\displaystyle ((3)/(3))/((5)/(3))`

Simplifying:

`\displaystyle (1)/((5)/(3))`

Thus, the fraction represents the ratio:

`1:((5)/(3))`

`Thus, n=(5)/(3)`

Answer: a 5/3