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Expree the ratio in simplest form400g : 1kg how do I solve this

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Answer:

2:5

Explanation:

Given the ratio:


400g\colon1\operatorname{kg}

In order to reduce the ratio, both must be in the same unit.


\begin{gathered} 1\operatorname{kg}=1000g \\ \implies400g\colon1\operatorname{kg}=400g\colon1000g \end{gathered}

We can then express it in the simplest form.


(400)/(1000)=(2*200)/(5*200)=(2)/(5)

The ratio in simplest form is 2:5.

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