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Question
Is the ratio of 6 g and 15 g same as the ratio of 36 cm and 90 cm ?
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Solution
Ratio of 6 g and 15 g
`=6/15=2/5=2:5`
Ratio of 36 cm and 90 cm
`=36/90=18/45=6/15=2:5`
Yes,the ratio in both cases are same.
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