Question

London found an equivalent ratio to the ratio shown below by multiplying both side of 7. What is the equivalent ratio London found? Use the ratio format (a/b) when inputting your answer. 5:2

Answer 1

It can also be expressed as 35/14.

Explanation:

Equivalent Ratio

A ratio is a relation between two numbers a, b in the format a:b and it's equivalent to the division a/b.

Since it's equivalent to a division or a fraction, it can be simplified or amplified by multiplying or dividing both sides by the same number.

The ratio 5:2 can be amplified by multiplied by 7 as follows:

5*7:2*7 = 35:14.

It can also be expressed as 35/14.