Question

The ratio of $6$ kg to $400$ g is

• A. $10:1$
• B. $15:1$
• C. $12:1$
• D. $6:1$

Answer 1

The correct option is B

$15:1$

Step 1: Ratio :

1. The comparison or simplified form of two quantities of the same kind is referred to as a ratio.
2. The sign used to denote a ratio is “$:$”.
3. The ratio can be represented in three different form, such as:
   a. $a$ to $b$
   b. $a:b$
   c. $\frac{a}{b}$

Step 2: Explanation for correct option

Option (b): $15:1$

Find the ratio of $6$ kg to $400$ g:

$\Rightarrow 6000:400=\frac{6000}{400}$

$\Rightarrow 6000:400=15:1$

Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.

Step 3: Explanation for incorrect option :

Option (a): $10:1$

Option (c): $12:1$

Option (d): $6:1$

Calculating the ratio of $6$ kg to $400$ g, we get $15:1$.

Therefore, options (a), (c) and (d) are incorrect answers.

Hence, option (b) is the correct answer.