Question

Find the ratio of 40 seconds to 2 minutes.

• A. 3:7
• B. 2:7
• C. 1:3
• D. 1:5

Answer 1

The correct option is C 1:3

When we compare two ratios, their units should be the same.

2 minutes = 2 x 60 = 120 seconds

Required ratio = 40:120

Writing this ratio in its simplest form,
(40 x 1):(40 x 3) = 1:3