Question

Express the ratio 150 : 175 in its simplest form.

• A. 6 :7
• B. 7 : 6
• C. 15 ; 17
• D. 20 : 21

Answer 1

The correct option is A

6 :7

Given ratio = 150 : 175

= $\frac{150}{175}$

= $\frac{6\times 25}{7\times 25}$ = $\frac{6}{7}$ = 6 : 7

Hence 150 : 175 can be expressed in its simplest form as 6 : 7.