Question

A ratio in the simplest form is $3:5.$

If its consequent is $55,$ find the antecedent.

Answer 1

The given ratio is $3:5.$

Ratio $=$Antecedent : Consequent

For converting consequent to $55,$ So, multiply the given ratio by $11.$

Ratio $=3:5$

$=3\times 11:5\times 11$

$=33:55$

Hence, the required antecedent of the given fraction is $33.$