Question

2/5of Jen's age is 1/4of Stan's age. What is the ratio of Jen's age to Stan's age?

Answer 1

5:8.

Explanation:

1) if the Jen's age is 'J' and Stan's is 'S', then it is possible to write:

2) 0.4J=0.25S; and

3) the required ratio is:

J:S=25:40; ⇒ J:S=5:8.