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0.5 of a number is equal to 0.07 of another. The ratio of the numbers is ______.

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0.5 of a number is equal to 0.07 of another. The ratio of the numbers is ______.

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  • 1 : 14

  • 5 : 7

  • 7 : 50

  • 50 : 7

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Solution

0.5 of a number is equal to 0.07 of another. The ratio of the numbers is 7 : 50.

Explanation:

If the numbers are m and n, then 0.5 m = 0.07 n, so `m/n = 0.07/0.5 = 7/50`. Therefore, their ratio is 7 : 50.

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Chapter 7: Ratio and Proportion - COMPETENCY-FOCUSED QUESTIONS [Page 114]

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R.S. Aggarwal Mathematics [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 7 Ratio and Proportion
COMPETENCY-FOCUSED QUESTIONS | Q 8. | Page 114
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