Question

Express the ratio below in its simplest form
2.5 : 3.5

Answer 1

5:7

Explanation:

The simplest form of 2.5 : 3.5 is 5:7 because 2.5 x 2 = 5 and 3.5 x 2 = 7

Answer 2

5 : 7

Explanation:

Assuming simplest form means in whole numbers, to find the ratio in simplest form, just multiply both sides by the same value until they are both whole numbers. So 2.5 : 3.5 = 2.5 * 2 : 3.5 * 2 = 5 : 7