Question

The number $650$ is decreased to $500$ in the ratio $a:b$, find the ratio $a:b$

Answer 1

Given quantity $=650$

Decrease quantity $=500$

Hence the ratio $(a:b)$ by which $650$ is decreased to $500$ can be calculated as given below

Resulting ratio $=\frac{650}{500}$

$=\frac{13}{10}$

$=13:10$

Therefore the resulting ratio is $13:10$.