1

Problem

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

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Step

Given the ratio

100 : 50

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Step

First, write the given ratio as a fraction:

\$(100)/(50)\$

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Step

The GCF of 100 and 50 is:

50

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Step

Divide the numerator and denominator of the fraction with the GCF:

\$(100 \div 50)/(50 \div 50)\$ = \$2/1\$

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Step

Represent this fraction in the ratio form:

2 : 1

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Solution

Finally the reduced ratio is 2 : 1.

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Sumup

Please summarize steps

Choices

9

Choice-A

Incorrect, as the reduced ratio is 2:1

Wrong 1:5

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Choice-B

Incorrect, as the reduced ratio is 2:1

Wrong 2:5

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Choice-C

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

Correct 2:1

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Choice-D

Incorrect, as the reduced ratio is 2:1

Wrong 1:2

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Answer

Option

C

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Sumup

Please summarize choices