Question

A scale drawing uses a scale of 4cm for every 5m.
Write this as a ratio in its simplest form.

Answer 1

1 : 125

Explanation:

We know that,

1m → 100cm

Accordingly, first, let us convert 5m into centimeters by multiplying it by 100.

5m × 100 = 500cm

So,

4cm : 5m

4cm : 500cm

4 : 500

To write the ratio in its simplest form divide it by 4.

1 : 125