Question 26

State whether the given statements are true (T) or false (F).

The ratio of 150 cm to 1 m is 1 : 15

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Solution

Ratio of 150 cm to 1 m
= $\frac{150 c m}{1 m} = \frac{150 c m}{100 c m} [∵ 1 m = 100 c m]$
= $\frac{3}{2}$ [on dividing numerator and denominator by 50]
= 3 : 2

Hence, the given statement is false.

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