The expression 15 : 36 in the form 1 : n is equivalent to 1 : 2.4.
How to rewrite the expression in the equivalent form?
The given ratio can be rewritten in equivalent form by applying the following method as shown below;
the given expression;
15 : 36
To rewrite the expression in the form 1 : n, we will divide 15 by 15 and divide 36 by 15 as well;
= 15/15 : 36/15
= 1 : 2.4
Thus, the expression 15 : 36 in the form 1 : n is equivalent to 1 : 2.4