Question

Find the ratio of $5000\mathrm{cm}$ to $12\mathrm{m}$.

Answer 1

To find the ratio of $5000\mathrm{cm}$ to $12\mathrm{m}$, both the numbers must be in same units.

Therefore, converting $12\mathrm{m}$ in $\text{cm}$, we get

$$\begin{gathered} \text{⇒ 1 m = 100 cm} \\ \text{⇒12 m = 12×100} \\ \text{=1200 cm} \end{gathered}$$

Now, Ratio of $5000\mathrm{cm}$ to $12\mathrm{m}$ $=\frac{5000}{1200}=\frac{25}{6}=25:6$

Hence, the ratio of $5000\mathrm{cm}$ to $12\mathrm{m}$ is $25:6$