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Problem

The equivalent of a ratio of 15:20 is __

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Step

Given the ratio

15:20

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Step

First, write the given ratio as a fraction:

\$(15)/(20)\$

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Step

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

\$(15 \times 2)/(20 \times 2)\$ = \$(30)/(40)\$

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Step

Represent this fraction in the ratio form.

\$30 : 40\$

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Solution

The equivalent ratio is \$30 : 40\$.

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Sumup

Please summarize steps

Choices

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Choice-A

This is correct. After simplification, the given ratio of 15:20 is equivalent to 3:4

Correct \$30:40\$

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Choice-B

This is not the correct equivalent ratio; the order is reversed

Wrong \$40:30\$

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Choice-C

Dividing both parts by 30 gives 1:2. Incorrect

Wrong \$30:60\$

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Choice-D

Incorrect.This is not the simplified form, and it does not represent the equivalent ratio

Wrong \$45:40\$

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Answer

Option

A

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Sumup

Please summarize choices