1

Problem

The equivalent of a ratio of 2:5 is __.

2

Step

Given the ratio

\$2 : 5\$

3

Step

First, write the given ratio as a fraction:

\$2/5\$

4

Step

Multiply the same number of antecedent and the consequent by a positive integer:

\$(2 \times 3)/(5 \times 3)\$ = \$6/(15)\$

5

Step

Represent this fraction in the ratio form:

6 : 15

6

Solution

The equivalent ratio is 6 : 15.

7

Sumup

Please summarize steps

Choices

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Choice-A

Correct. It correctly represents the equivalent ratio when both parts are multiplied by 3

Correct 6:15

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Choice-B

Incorrect. The ratio differs as 4 and 15 result from distinct non-zero multiples of 2 and 5

Wrong 4:15

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Choice-C

This is incorrect because it results in a ratio with one part as a fraction

Wrong 15:6

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Choice-D

Incorrect. The order of the terms is reversed, and it is not an equivalent ratio to 2:5

Wrong 15:4

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Answer

Option

A

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Sumup

Please summarize choices