1

Problem

Reduce the ratio to the lowest term, 100:50 _.

2

Step

Given the ratio

\$100:50\$

3

Hint

First, write the given ratio as a fraction \$100/50\$.

4

Step

The GCF of 100 and 50 is

50

5

Step

Divide the numerator and denominator of the fraction with the GCF

\$(100÷50)/(50÷50)\$
= \$2/1\$

6

Step

Represent this fraction in ratio form as

2:1

Choices

7

Choice-A

Incorrect, as the reduced ratio is 2 : 1

Wrong 1 : 5

8

Choice-B

Incorrect, as the reduced ratio is 2 : 1

Wrong 2 : 5

9

Choice-C

It is correct because it represents the ratio in its lowest terms

Correct 2:1

10

Choice-D

Incorrect, as the reduced ratio is 2 : 1

Wrong 1:2

11

Answer

Option

C

12

Sumup

Please summarize choices