Question

The number $800$ is increased to $960$ in the ratio $a:b$, find the ratio $a:b$

Answer 1

Given quantity $=800$

Increase in quantity $=960$

Hence the ratio $(a:b)$ by which $800$ is increased to $960$ can be calculated as given below

Resulting ratio $=\frac{800}{960}$

$=\frac{5}{6}$

$=5:6$

Thus the resulting ratio is $5:6$