Question

Mark the correct alternative in the following question:

A ratio equivalent to 2 : 5 is

(a) 6 : 15 (b) 4 : 5 (c) 5 : 2 (d) 5 : 4

Answer 1

$\mathrm{Since},2:5=\frac{2}{5}=\frac{2\times 3}{5\times 3}=\frac{6}{15}=6:15$

So, the ratio equivalent to 2 : 5 is 6 : 15.

Hence, the correct alternative is option (a).