Question

Write the ratio £4:75p in its simplest form.

Answer 1

16 : 3

Explanation:

both quantities must have the same units, so

£4 = 400p

then

£4 : 75p

= 400p : 75p

= 400 : 75 ( divide both parts by 25 )

= 16 : 3 ← in simplest form

the ratio is in simplest form when to other factor but 1 divides into both parts of the ratio.