Question

The ratio of 60 to 48, when reduced to its simplest form, is:

Options

• 6:4

• 5:4

• 4:5

• 12:8

Answer 1

5:4

Explanation:

To reduce the ratio 60 : 48, divide both numbers by the same common number.

Both 60 and 48 can be divided by 12:

• 60 ÷ 12 = 5

• 48 ÷ 12 = 4