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Arrange the following ratios in descending order: 2:3, 3:4, 5:6, 1:5 5:6 > 3:4 > 2:3 > 1:5 1:5 > 2:3 > 3:4 > 5:6 2:3 > 1:5> 5:6 > 3:4 5:6 >1:5 > 3:4 > 2:3

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Answer:

Option A.

Explanation:

The given ratios are 2:3, 3:4, 5:6, 1:5.

We need to arrange these ratios in descending order.

Fraction form of given ratios are


(2)/(3),(3)/(4),(5)/(6),(1)/(5)

First find LCM of denominators.


LCM(3,4,6,5)=60

Now, make denominator common, i.e., 60.


(2* 20)/(3* 20),(3* 15)/(4* 15),(5* 10)/(6* 10),(1* 12)/(5* 12)


(40)/(60),(45)/(60),(50)/(60),(12)/(50)

Now, arrange numerator in descending order.


50>45>40>12


\Rightarrow (50)/(60)>(45)/(60)>(40)/(60)>(12)/(50)


\Rightarrow (5)/(6)>(3)/(4)>(2)/(3)>(1)/(5)


\Rightarrow 5:6>3:4>2:3>1:5

Therefore, the correct option is A.

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