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If the ratio of 5a to 2b is 1/10 what is the ratio of a to b?
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If the ratio of 5a to 2b is 1/10 what is the ratio of a to b?

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Answer:

25 to 1

Explanation:

5a/2b = 1/10

cross-multiply:

50a = 2b

simplify to get 25 : 1

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