Question

$2:3$ can be written as:-

• A. $2:5$
• B. $8:12$
• C. $3:2$
• D. none of these

Answer 1

The correct option is B

$8:12$

Given ratio is $2:3$

$\Rightarrow \frac{2}{3}=\frac{2\times 4}{3\times 4}=\frac{8}{12}$ [Multiplying both terms by $4$]

Therefore, $8:12$ is an equivalent ratio to $2:3$

So, $2:3$ can be written as $8:12$

Hence, option B is correct.