Question

Find the values of a and b using the concept of equivalent ratio.

• A. a = 9
• B. a = 8
• C. b = 50
• D. b = 60

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (D)

b = 60

Simplest form of 6:36 = 1:6

$\frac{1}{6}=\frac{a}{54}\frac{54}{6}=a\therefore a=9$

$\frac{1}{6}=\frac{10}{b}b=10\times 6\therefore b=60$