Question

Write this ratio 1:3.5 in the form p:q where p and q are whole numbers

Answer 1

We have to express the ratio 1 : 3.5 in the form p:q where p and q are whole numbers.

Consider the ratio of 1 and 3.5,

1 : 3.5 =
`(1)/(3.5)`

=
`(10)/(35)`

Reducing the above fraction to its lowest form.

So, we get
`(10)/(35)=(2)/(7)`

Therefore, the ratio 1 : 3.5 is expressed as
`(2)/(7)`

where 2 and 7 are the whole numbers.