Question

Select three ratios that are equivalent to 5:2.

Choose 3 answers:

A
2:5


B
10:4

C
20:50

D
35:14

E
55:22

Answer 1

The three options that should be chosen are: B, D, E

Explanation:

We are given the ratio 5:2 and are required to find 3 equivalent ratios from the provided list.

To find which of the ratios of the list are equivalent to 5:2, we have to simplify them by dividing by a common number.

A 2:5 This ratio is already simplified and it's not equivalent to 5:2

B 10:4. Dividing both numbers by 2 we get 5:2. This option is correct

C 20:50 Dividing by 10 we get 2:5 and it's not equivalent to 5:2

D 35:14 Dividing both numbers by 7 we get 5:2. This option is correct

E 55:22 Dividing both numbers by 11 we get 5:2. This option is correct

Thus, the three options that should be chosen are: B, D, E