Question

1. The ratio of two numbers is 7:2. If the greater number is 28, find the smaller one.

Answer 1

8

Explanation:

7 : 2

We know the larger number is 28

28 : x

We multiply 7 * 4 = 28, so multiply the first ratio by 4

7*4 : 2*4

28 : 8

The second number is 8